Crowne Plaza - Chef De Partie

Andras Hotels; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality group in Belfast is seeking a Chef De Partie to manage kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene. This role requires experience in a similar position, excellent communication skills, and a hygiene certificate. You will work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and a dedication to guest service are essential. The position offers significant benefits including hotel discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted hotel rates

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience within a Chef de Partie/Chef role.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Hygiene certificate essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of kitchen section.
• Ensure all food served meets quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of COSHH

Hygiene certificate

Education

NVQ qualification in Food Preparation

5 GCSEs at grade C and above or equivalent

Job description

Crowne Plaza – Chef De Partie

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 and Spa. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through the Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.

What is the job?

This is a crucial role within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. The Chef De Partie is instrumental in managing the day‑to‑day running of their section, assisting the Head Chef/Executive Chef to ensure that food preparation, food production and food service are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

Hours

40 hours per week.

What We Offer

• 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 and 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
• Discounts at Bodyscape, CryoSpa, Puregym and other partners
• Communication and advice on health and wellbeing
• Andras Academy training and development programmes with progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
• Work for globally renowned hotel brands
• Reward Club incentive scheme
• Hotel incentive scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & wellbeing app
• Access to perks and discounts on travel, shopping and more

About The Role

• Managing the general day‑to‑day running of their section
• 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 recorded accurately
• Ensure 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 meets the required standard highlighted in the menu specification
• Carry out the company's relations policy and communicate hotel services to guests
• Wear a clean, suitable uniform and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming
• Maintain neutral working environment in accordance with equal opportunities policy
• Participate in 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, observing all requirements under the 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 all Crowne Plaza hotels.

Crowne Plaza 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

Required criteria

• 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

Desired criteria

• 5 GCSEs at grade C and above or equivalent qualification
• Experience within the hospitality industry

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. Please contact us to discuss this further.

Location & Dates

Location: Crowne Plaza Belfast, 117 Milltown Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, County Down, BT8 7XP

Date Posted: 9th December 2025 – Closing Date: 23rd December 2025

Company Information

We are a leading property development and hospitality company, established in 1981 and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. As the city’s largest hotel group approaching 1,000 bedrooms, we are proud to be at the forefront of hospitality in Northern Ireland, with a portfolio that includes seven hotels, office, hotel and leisure developments, and programmes such as the Andras Academy and the Hospitality Employers Charter.