Andras Hotels
Magherabuoy Hotel - Senior Catering Chef
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Job Description
Location: 41 Magheraboy Road
About Us
Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group with eleven 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 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?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Catering Chef to lead the kitchen operation within an accommodation facility. The role is responsible for delivering a weekly set menu with high-quality, nutritious meals for approximately 100-150 guests during breakfast, lunch and dinner service in a buffet-style catering environment.
The successful candidate will oversee food production, manage food costs, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure food safety standards are maintained at all times.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking a stable work-life balance, with no split shifts, very limited late nights, and structured working hours.
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
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing App
- Perks & Discounts – access to perks and discounts on travels, shopping and much more
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About The Role
Your day to day
- Lead and supervise the day-to-day kitchen operation.
- Prepare and oversee the production of high-volume meals for buffet-style service.
- Manage and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation.
- Control food costs through effective purchasing and stock management.
- Compare supplier pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
- Maintain accurate stock records and minimise food waste.
- Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, health and safety, and HACCP requirements.
- Train and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
- Work closely with site management to ensure catering services meet operational requirements.
How do I deliver this?
We genuinely care about people, and we show this through living the Andras Hotels behaviours.
- Teamwork – work cooperatively and effectively with others
- Brand Hearted - understand and live the brand standards, exhibiting a positive, friendly manner with customers and colleagues
- Commitment – “I do what I say”, commitment to do the best in everything I do
- Diversity & Respect – welcome, include and demonstrate respect for all individuals from all groups
- Integrity – honest, respectful and accountable.
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.
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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.
Required Criteria
- Minimum 2 years' experience as Chef de Partie or above
- Experience supervising or leading a kitchen team
- Previous experience in high-volume catering environments is highly desirable
- Experience in cafeterias, staff restaurants, hospitals, care homes, schools, universities, military catering, or mid-scale buffet operations would be advantageous
- Good understanding of food cost control and stock management
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Basic computer skills (be able to order food supplies online)
Desired Criteria
- Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September, 2026
- Contract Type: fulltime
- Salary: From £36,000.00 Yearly to £38,000.00 Yearly
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