Chef

Interaction - Northampton; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality provider in Leicester is seeking a Chef De Partie or Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. You will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking meals, supporting junior chefs, and maintaining kitchen standards. The hours are flexible, and the head chef offers a supportive work-life balance, ensuring staff availability is considered in the rota. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £26,500 to £32,500, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience at Chef De Partie level or higher is preferred.
• Ability to support and motivate junior chefs.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Support the head chef in managing kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Permanent Chef at Chef De Partie (CDP) Senior CDP or Sous Chef level to be based at a small hotel in Buckingham.

The salary range is c.£26'500-£32'500 depending on skills, knowledge and experience – this can be negotiated at interview stage.

The current team:

Our Head Chef started in early December, taking over the role of the previous Head Chef and is already making an impact.

There are two Junior Chefs Commis Chefs / General Assistants who will require support from the Head Chefs 2nd in command.

There are three part time Kitchen Porters who follow a newly implemented daily cleaning log and keep the kitchen to an organised and good clean standard.

In addition, there will be a new Chef De Partie with a good attitude, willingness to learn and huge potential due to join the team late January.

The hours / work-life balance:

The rota is dealt with by the Head Chef who values his team, he will create a mock rota each Tuesday and check in with staff to ensure availability before sending it out to the team. If you have prior engagements or appointments, the Head Chef will rearrange your working week to suit.

Hours could be

• 06:00-14:0 0 mainly to cover self-serve breakfast for up to 100 hotel covers and to prep for afternoon tea or lunch service. Average day will be c.40-60 covers.
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