Head Pastry Chef

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 at the exclusive Grand Central Hotel .

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Executive Head Chef, Damian Tumilty, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. We want to help you to develop your skills and offer an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.

The successful candidate can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out seven including weekends. Hours vary, but typical shift patterns are, 7am to 4pm and 9pm to 6pm.

The salary of pay for this full-time position is £40,000 per annum.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts,,cash and credit card tips, an excellent service charge shared across the team, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.

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 https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html

Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About The Role

• To manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchen Pastry section 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 Head Chef manage the pastry 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’ standard.
• Ensuring Hastings’ quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement.
• 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

You will be a creative, experienced Pastry Chef with flare and talent.

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 previous experience at a similar level gained within a high quality catering operation
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 in Patisserie and Confectionery

Skills Needed

Customer Service, Hospitality, Chefing Skills, Pastry Skills

About The Company

For more than 60 years, we have built a reputation for placing quality at the heart of everything we do. Our properties boast exceptional interior design and are meticulously maintained, while we source local food and drink to provide our guests with an unparalleled dining experience. At Hastings Hotels, we understand that our guests remember the small details, such an open fire in the front hall, supremely comfortable beds, and fabulous breakfast. That’s why we place a great emphasis on recruitment, induction, and integrating our staff into their department, hotel, and the Group. We believe that the right behaviours and attitudes are more critical than every last qualification, and we can help you attain that. We’re committed to working with you to help develop your career with us, and we promise to do everything we can to support you on that journey.

Company Culture

At Hastings Hotels, we know that great hospitality starts with great people. We have been proud to operate as a business grounded in care, respect, and opportunity, where every team member is valued, supported, and celebrated for who they are and what they contribute. To support your employee journey and your skills development, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training and personalised career development programs, ensuring a fulfilling career with us. This commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI), and we are proud to be recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s top employers. From physical and mental wellbeing to learning, inclusion, and personal growth, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

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

£40,000.00 per year