Sous Chef

Job Description
Location: Prehen Rd, Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.

We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our talented Kitchen team.

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Head Chef, Raymond Callaghan, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality.

The successful candidate can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out of seven including weekends.

The rate of pay for this full-time position ranges from £30,000.00 to £35,000.00 per annum depending on experience.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday off, and opportunities for career progression and development.

About The Role

To assist with the management of the Kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.

• Helping the Executive Head Chef manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens, ensuring the Hotel’s reputation for food quality is always maintained.
• Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is to the standard required by the Hotel and its guests.
• Contributing to the development of the hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.
• Helping the Executive Head Chef manage the culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation.
• Ensuring the Hotel’s 5* hygiene score is maintained.
• Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times.
• Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the Hastings standards.
• Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.
• Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and presented to the Hastings standard.
• Working effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

About You

We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.

Skills Needed

Hospitality

About The Company

Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do.

Company Culture

Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that.

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths.

Required Criteria

• Good communication skills.
• A clean and tidy appearance.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate.

Closing Date

Thursday 17th April, 2025

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

Up to £33,000.00 Yearly

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality