Chef de Partie

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 have two exciting opportunties for reliable and talented chefs to join our culinary team within the 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa.

The Roles:

The Cultra Inn

The Cultra Inn on the grounds of the 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa is one of County Downs finest bars and restaurants, committed to providing the freshest and most mouth-watering menus. From breakfast to dinner, the Estate's popular gastro-pub uses only the finest locally sourced ingredients to create memorable dishes that showcase the best local, seasonal produce.

We are also delighted to see the return of our Bollinger Champagne Garden for another sensational summer on the Estate, offering a selection of alfresco dining options.

The Culloden Hotel

Perched on the hill overlooking Belfast Lough, the Hotel is home to The Lough Bar, Vespers, and Zest Café, with each outlet offering of a variety of dining experiences. We are especially proud of Vespers, winner of Good Food Irelands Food Lovers Choice Award 2024, and awarded a prestigious double Rosette from the AA in 2025. The Hotel's outlets source only the finest local and seasonal produce to create an exquisite array of contemporary dishes.

Please indicate on your application whether you are applying for The Cultra Inn, the Hotel, or both.

Wherever you are on the grounds of our beautifully landscaped Estate, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills, and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.

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

The salary for these full-time positions starts at £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here.

The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit

Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About The Role

To assist in the running of the kitchen and in the preparation of dishes to the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation, and for the greatest enjoyment of our guests.

• To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.

• To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

• To ensure quality standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented, and daily checking procedures are fully applied.

• To ensure company policies relating to stock control and stock ordering are implemented and monitored.

• To ensure the junior Kitchen team receive the appropriate training and coaching to provide effective and efficient service in line with Hastings standards.

• To ensure the junior Kitchen team work to Hastings standards, providing feedback to deliver effective and efficient service.

• To maintain effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments and suppliers to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.

• To ensure the security of kitchen and storage areas is maintained.

• To ensure the kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained.

• To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.

• Any other duties as required.

Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation & Cooking
• Hold a recognised and current Food Hygiene Certificate
• A professional appearance
• Previous experience at a similar level

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Mathematics
• Previous experience gained within a high-quality establishment, preferably a Hotel

Skills Needed

Menu/Product Knowledge, Exceptional Customer Service Skills, Food Production, Chefing Skills, HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills, Supervisory Skills

About The Company

Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, a stand-alone gastro-pub, and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning.

For over 50 years this family owned business has successfully established its identity in the market because we place quality and service at the heart of everything we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests... and quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.

Company Culture

Our guests remember the small details.

The open fire in the lounge. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our people. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that.

We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey...

Company Benefits

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

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Starting from £30,000.00 per year

Skills:
Menu/Product Knowledge Exceptional Customer Serv Food Production Chefing Skills HACCP/Food Safety Managem Supervisory Skills

Benefits:
Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Employee development programs Employee discounts Competitive salary Preferential room rates

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