Join our Executive Head Chef, in a fabulous & luxurious setting and join the gastronomic journey here at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Estate, a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux. Voted best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland 2025 Food & Wine Awards. Our Executive Head Chef was recently voted Chef of the Year at the Georgina Campbell awards 2024. This opportunity will suit a skilled individual who shares our passion for great food, service and people. The candidate we are looking for should be driven and will be given the opportunity to develop their career working closely with our fantastic kitchen team who maintain 5 star standards, working together to deliver the best at all times.You will have experience in a similar role or perhaps taking the next big step in their career. Responsibilities Assist the Executive Head Chef & Sous Chef through excellent communication in the development of the kitchen team and the product offered. To assume responsibility and manage each section of the kitchen to a high standard when and where required. Preparing dishes for service from start to finish as requested by the Head Chef or Sous Chef. To ensure that mise en place is ready in time for service and appropriate for forecasted business levels. Ensure that all mise en place is up to date and that all work areas are clean and tidy at all times. To ensure food standards are consistent each service. To ensure menu items are laid out as requested by the head chef and dishes do not vary in quality or quantity. Ensure that relevant measures are in place for food deliveries. Communicate and liaise with team members, kitchen and other areas of operation to ensure any tasks have been completed as agreed. Keeping the kitchen environment safe and hygienic through regimental cleaning and good practice in line with Food Safety Standards and as directed by the head chef. Ensure presentation of food is compliant with standards set by Head Chef and Sous Chef Manage all guest requests in a timely and efficient manner. Assist the Head Chef in menu compilation and possess an in depth knowledge of the full menu. Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs. Skills: HACCP Organised Alkimii Leader
We have fantastic opportunities for a Chef de Partie Pastry to join our team. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people. This opportunity will suit a skilled individual who shares our passion for great food, service and people.A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux we are looking for chefs that have experience in a similar role or perhaps your are taking the next big step in your career. The role of a Pastry Chef at Ballynahinch Castle hotel is to ensure that all our guests experience high quality pastry dishes be they traditional or modern, working with the team towards excellence and with finesse. Responsibilities: Ensures that recipes and costing are established and updated. Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure the most economical usage of ingredients. Controls, monitors and is responsible for the optimum food cost to yield the maximum amount of outlet profit and maximum guest satisfaction Keeps discipline and proper work practices at all times. Also checks on personal hygiene, clean uniforms, sanitation and cleanliness of the workstations, sanitation of the work tools. Be aware of the dangers of contaminated food and the need for correct checking and turnover of the mise-en-place in the refrigerators. Reports to the Head Chef on any problems to take appropriate actions. Follow up on any changes in new recipes or work methods pertaining to any new menus, daily specials, and promotional activities as per instructions given by the Head Chef Works closely with the team on determining the quantity of food items and mise-en-place to be produced, bought or prepared for that day. With a view to exercise the maximum control on wastage and achieve optimum profitability. Checks all equipment belonging to the department and make sure that all are in good working order, ensure there is correct usage of all equipment, tools and machines.If necessary advise the Sous Chef or Head Chef of any faults and problems that need to be solved. Report any faulty items or equipment to the Maintenance department. Works very closely with the Head Chef and meet regularly with team to determine bread, dessert and pastries menu selections and specials that is both satisfying to guest and profitable to outlet. Give input to new dessert menus and seasonal food concept changes with the help of the Head Chef & team Liaise with the Head Chef on daily basis to advice of any challenges so that the guest will experience no delays during the service period Check the quality of food prepared and ensure the required standard is achieved and make any necessary adjustments. Monitor the overall food operation and ensures that food items are being prepared in a timely and correct manner. Maintenance of all Food Safety Standards aspects within the hotel operation Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of your work station in the kitchen and undertake steps necessary to maintain the highest possible standards in this area At all times understand, practice and promote the teamwork approach to achieve missions, goals, and overall kitchen standards. To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned. Skills: job desired skills
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel & Estate is currently seeking Accommodation Assistants to join our excellent Housekeeping team. We are a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people. This opportunity will suit a responsible individual who shares our passion for great service and people. You will have experience in a similar role or perhaps looking to work in a different area of hospitality. We offer superb staff accommodation and great benefits, we look forward to hearing from you. The role of a Accommodation Assistant at the Ballynahinch Castle hotel is to ensure that all guest rooms and public areas kept clean and tidy at all times and to the high standard expected. To service guests rooms promptly and with the care and attention to detail required. To greet and assist all guests in a friendly and cheerful manner. Responsibilities & Duties: Clean guest rooms as assigned, ensuring the hotels established standards of cleanliness at all times. Responsible for reporting any maintenance issues and handling Guest requests. Ensure the confidentiality and security of all guest rooms Have the ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy and the completion of tasks Have the ability to follow directions Have the ability to adhere to correct instructions and safety precautions when using chemical cleaning products Be physically fit and able to perform your job. Package: Competitive salary based on experience Excellent subsidised staff Accommodation Excellent and professional working environment Employee Assistance Programme Meals On Duty Uniforms are provided Discounts on rates, outlets, activities, Free Onsite Gym Skills: Experienced Reliable Detail Orientated
We have fantastic opportunities for a Chef de Partie to join our team. A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux and our Executive Head Chef recently voted Chef of the Year at the Georgina Campbell awards 2024. At Ballynahinch Castle, we are all about the people. This opportunity will suit a skilled individual who shares our passion for great food, service and people. You will have experience in a similar role or perhaps taking the next big step in their career. Join our Executive Head Chef, in a fabulous & luxurious setting and join the gastronomic journey. The role of a Chef de Partie at Ballynahinch Castle hotel is to ensure that all guests have a wonderful food experience in the Hotel. The candidate we are looking for should be driven and will be given the opportunity to develop their career working closely with our fantastic kitchen team who maintain 5 star standards, working together to deliver the best at all times. The Role To prepare dishes or ingredients as directed by the Executive Head Chef or Sous Chef. To assist in alternative sections in the kitchen at the discretion of the Executive Head Chef. Preparing dishes for service from start to finish as requested by the Executive Head Chef or Sous Chef. To ensure that mise en place is ready in time for service and appropriate for forecasted business levels. Ensure that all mise en place is up to date and that all work areas are clean and tidy at all times. To assist with food deliveries and ensure measures are undertaken for this to be done hygienically and safely. To ensure that all measures are taken to keep food waste to a minimum. Communicate and liaise with team members, kitchen and other areas of operation to ensure any tasks have been completed as agreed. Keeping the kitchen environment safe and hygienic through regimental cleaning and good practice in line with HACCP. Ensure presentation of food is compliant with standards set by Executive Head Chef Work with the Kitchen team to ensure all guest requests are met in a timely and efficient manner. Support and learn from the Executive Head Chef and Sous Chef about the importance of meeting targets with labour and food costs. Ensure that grooming standards are adhered to as per the hotel's grooming policy. Skills HACCP Culinary Qualification - desirable Benefits Superb staff accommodation /All meals on duty/Training & Development/Free onsite Gym/Employee Assistance Programme Skills: job desired skills
