Chef de Partie – Balloo House, Newtownards
Looking for a Kitchen You'll Actually Want to Build Your Career In?
At Balloo Inns, we do hospitality differently.
We believe exceptional food starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest heavily in our teams, provide genuine opportunities for development, and create kitchens built on respect, structure, and pride.
While many hospitality businesses have faced significant challenges in recent years, we're proud to have retained and grown our talented team. Our people stay because they feel valued, supported, and part of something special.
Balloo House is renowned for award-winning food, warm hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen team.
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie or looking to take the next step in your culinary career, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you develop.
What You'll Be Part Of
You'll be joining a professional, motivated, and supportive kitchen team where:
- Fresh food and quality ingredients are at the heart of everything we do.
- Standards are high and consistency matters.
- Teamwork and respect are non-negotiable.
- Training and development are encouraged.
- Your contribution is recognised and valued.
- You'll work alongside experienced chefs who are passionate about great food and helping others succeed.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a Chef de Partie who:
- Has at least 1 year's experience in a similar kitchen role.
- Has a good understanding of fresh-food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Maintains excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety.
- Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality dishes.
- Is eager to learn and continually develop their skills.
- Can support and encourage colleagues during busy services.
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Is reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
- Has their own transport.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, and wants to build a long-term career with a respected hospitality group.
What You'll Get
At Balloo Inns, we believe great people deserve great rewards.
Reward & Stability
- Choose to be paid by salary or hourly rate, whichever suits you best.
- Equivalent earnings of £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, including gratuities, depending on experience.
- Paid overtime.
- Regular salary reviews.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working patterns.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- A mixture of weekday and weekend shifts.
- Rotas planned in advance wherever possible.
Health & Wellbeing
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support service.
- Supportive management team that genuinely cares about its people.
Food & Lifestyle
- Free meals on shift.
- Staff discounts across all Balloo Inns venues.
Career Development
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities for progression within a growing hospitality group.
- Work alongside experienced chefs committed to helping you succeed.
- Involvement in menu development and continuous improvement.
Why Join Balloo Inns?
This isn't just another Chef de Partie position.
It's an opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's most respected hospitality groups, work in an award-winning kitchen, and continue developing your career in an environment where people genuinely matter.
We believe that when we look after our team, they can deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. That's why we focus on creating supportive workplaces, rewarding hard work, and providing genuine opportunities for progression.
Equal Opportunities
Balloo Inns is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of religious belief, political opinion, gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or whether they have dependants.
Selection for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit will be based solely on aptitude, ability, and suitability for the role.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about food, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a professional team that supports your growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV or contact us for a confidential, informal chat about the role.
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
