About us
Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group with nine hotels in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush, two apartment complexes, a Café Bar and a Health Club. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and we are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through our Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.
What is the job?
The commis chef is instrumental in assisting the Head Chef in the day to day running of their section. This includes ensuring the preparation, food production and food service is carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations. When a kitchen is busy, equipment such as pots and pans will need to be cleaned quickly and be ready for chefs and cooks to use. Kitchen Porters work as part of a team, but also need the initiative to sort out anything as and when it come up. A kitchen is a high-paced environment, so the ability to remain calm under pressure is vital.
Hours
Casual hours available
What we offer
· Discounted Hotel Rates across ‘000’s of hotels worldwide for employees and for 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
· 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 Programs and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
· Work for globally renowned Hotel Brands
· Reward Club Incentive Scheme
· Hotel Incentive scheme
About The Role
Your day to day
* Assisting with the general day to day running of their section
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* 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 to ensure that no item of equipment is misused.
* Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to and hygiene checked daily.
* Ensure that all food served from the kitchen is the required standard highlighted in the menu specification.
* Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
* Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure that there is 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 (1989).
How do I deliver this?
We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in the Holiday Inn.
The Holiday Inn IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.
* 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: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner
There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.
Required Criteria
* Experience within a commis chef role or experience of working with food in a professional kitchen environment
* Experience in a Kitchen Porter role
* Good communication and listening skills
* Ability to work in a fast paced and pressurised environment
* Ability to work within a team and also independently
* High standards of Attention to Detail
* Ability to communicate and follow instruction
* Understanding of COSHH.
Desired Criteria
* Experience of working in hospitality
* NVQ qualification up to and including level 2 in Food Preparation
* Hygiene Certificate.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Andras House Ltd is a leading property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 1981, the company has grown into a highly successful multi-million pound organisation with an extensive portfolio of office, hotel and leisure developments.
We are proud to be at the forefront of hospitality in Northern Ireland. With seven hotels we are Belfast’s largest hotel group with 1000 bedrooms in the City.
Andras Hotels is proud to be the leading hotel group in Belfast with current awards of Best Hotel in Belfast for Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, Best Budget Hotel in Ireland for Ibis Belfast City Centre and Best Serviced Apartments for Cordia Serviced Apartments.
Company Culture
Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group and we are proud to have been at the forefront of hospitality for the past 30 years.
We subscribe to the Hospitality Employers Charter, which means we are committed to providing training, development, and support to all of our team members.
We offer a range of staff benefits and opportunities to grow your career in our fast-growing company Our Andras Academy provides training and development for all team members and we are an equal opportunities employer.
Company Benefits
What we offer
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
Not disclosed