Banqueting Chef de Partie

Exclusive Collection; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Bagshot is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate must have a passion for food, demonstrate creativity in menu development, and possess strong knowledge of food safety regulations. Join a team that values character and personal touch in guest interactions, with benefits including competitive salary and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary, above Real Living Wage

29 days holiday

50% Discount on food and beverage

Room night discounts

Free meals on duty

Free gym access

Access to learning platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar high-quality hotel/restaurant environment.
• A true passion for food and an enthusiasm to learn.
• Thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work to high standards demanded by luxury establishments.
• Experience supervising and guiding others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the brigade in the efficient running of the kitchen operation.
• Help develop creative menus ensuring exceptional food quality.
• Inform the Sous Chef about feedback from colleagues or guests.
• Mentor Commis Chef and Demi CDP in their tasks.
• Support with daily ordering considering stock and business levels.
• Ensure kitchen meets company standards for cleanliness and stock control.

Skills

Passion for food

Creativity

Attention to detail

Experience in a high-quality environment

Ability to work in a team

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are actively seeing a Chef de Partie to work as part of our kitchen brigade in our Banqueting kitchen here at Pennyhill Park. Your main focus will be to assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the preparation and service of food for our large conference & banqueting operation (we have over 20 meeting & function spaces), ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist the brigade in the smooth, safe and efficient running of the kitchen operation.
• Help with the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected of the Restaurant.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any relevant feedback from either the colleagues or guests.
• Assist on other sections or help with other duties mentoring the Commis Chef and Demi CDP in their tasks.
• Support with the ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels.
• Ensure the kitchen meets the set company standards in terms of cleanliness, stock control, and work prioritisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience from within a similar high quality hotel / restaurant environment.
• A true passion for food and have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Have a thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.
• Possess a willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment.
• Innovation, creativity and attention to detail.
• Experience of supervising and guiding others.

Are we right for you?

We expect a lot but we'll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for: 1) We want people with bags of character. We don't want you to hide your personality when you're at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are. 2) We want people people. You've got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat. 3) We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we're not for you. 4) You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you're happy to help, you have to mean it.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits and we pay above the Real Living Wage.
• 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• We operate a discretionary service charge system.
• 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
• Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
• Access to Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Studio
• Hospitality Essentials Discount Marketplace
• Meals on duty provided for free
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
• Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.
• B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.
• Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
• Cycle to work scheme