Chef - Full & Part Time | Portstewart
Riada are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded hospitality venue in Portstewart, known for delivering exceptional food and memorable dining experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, professional kitchen where quality ingredients, creativity and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do.
Key Details:
- £15.00 - 17.00 ph (dependent on experience)
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Approximately 37–40 hours per week, including Monday 12:00pm–9:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 4:00pm–9:00pm, and Saturday shifts. The role offers full-time hours until early September, with the possibility of ongoing part time work and additional hours subject to business requirements.
- Complimentary meals while on duty.
- Employee discounts.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly kitchen team.
- Opportunity to work within a respected and successful hospitality business.
- Stunning North Coast location.
The Opportunity
Whether you're an experienced Chef seeking a fresh challenge or looking to further develop your culinary skills, you'll be joining a supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute to menu development and showcase your passion for great food.
The Role
As Chef, you will play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality dishes while helping to maintain the high standards the business is known for. You will support daily kitchen operations, food preparation, stock management and service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Ensure all food is prepared and served in line with recipes and presentation standards.
- Assist in the planning and development of menus, specials and seasonal dishes.
- Monitor food quality, portion control and waste management.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Keep kitchen areas clean, organised and operating efficiently.
- Assist with stock control, ordering and delivery checks.
- Work effectively under pressure during busy service periods.
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and report any maintenance issues promptly.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Understanding of food hygiene and HACCP procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
- A genuine passion for food and high culinary standards.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Tina on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.