Chef de Partie

About Us

Andras Hotels is a leading hospitality company with a portfolio of hotels and leisure developments in Northern Ireland. We are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences and promoting tourism and hospitality across the country.

Job Summary

This is a crucial role within our dynamic and fast-paced kitchen team. The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of their section, assisting the Head Chef/Executive Chef in ensuring the preparation, food production, and food service are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the general day-to-day running of their section
• Ensure good understanding of HACCP/COSHH
• General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods
• Ensure that temperature readings are taken on a daily basis and taken accurately
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment, fixtures, and fittings are in good working order and that no item of equipment is misused
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to and hygiene checked daily
• Ensure that all food served from their section is to the required standard highlighted in the menu specification
• Carry out company relations policy and communicate hotel services to guests
• Wear clean, suitable uniform
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming
• Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure a neutral working environment
• Participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance
• Work in accordance with standard procedures within each department
• Keep staff/work areas tidy, safe, and report any hazard, accident, loss, or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health & Safety at Work act

Service Standards

We strive to deliver True Hospitality in every aspect of our service. This means being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with our guests. Our core service skills are:

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience within a Chef de Partie/Chef role
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• NVQ qualification up to and including level 2 in Food Preparation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexible working and a genuine willingness to help guests and colleagues within the hotel
• Understanding of COSHH
• Hygiene Certificate

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our team members, including:

• Discounted hotel rates across thousands of hotels worldwide for employees and their family and friends
• Health care cash plan
• Diamond membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Group
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruit a friend scheme
• Employee appreciation and social events
• Employee of the month award
• £20 for completion of FLOW training
• Increased annual leave with service
• Discount at Bodyscape – employee rate and family and friend rate
• Cyrospa discount rate at Bodyscape
• Communication and advice on health and wellbeing
• Andras Academy – training and development programmes and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
• Work for globally renowned hotel brands
• Reward club incentive scheme
• Hotel incentive scheme