Chef de Partie

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Training and development

Complimentary meals

Job summary

The Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our experienced and fast-paced kitchen team. You will run your own section, support junior staff and consistently deliver high-quality dishes under pressure.

We offer 40 hours per week over five days, including weekends, with ongoing training, pension scheme and staff meals. Join our professional team and contribute to guest satisfaction in a dynamic hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Chef within a quality hotel.
• High hygiene and Health & Safety controls.
• Prepare, cook and present food as per kitchen manual, including staff meals.
• Display a pleasant manner and promote a good company image.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior chefs and run your own section in all elements of food preparation and service.
• Maintain HACCP and health and safety checks across the kitchen.
• Step in for Senior Chefs to ensure smooth service and coordinate with other departments.
• Prepare dishes to the brand standards and ensure allergen information is available.
• Keep stock replenished and maintain hygiene of kitchen equipment and environment.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Food safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As a Chef de Partie you're a confident chef capable of running your own section in the kitchen whilst simultaneously supporting the more junior team members. Always ready to ‘hit the ground running' whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our experienced and hard-working colleagues on a full time basis (40 hours over five days) that would be happy to work as part of the team.

Responsibilities of a Chef de Partie

• Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
• Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Senior Chefs, promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing "Dish Recipe Cards" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
• Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

Key Information

• Role: CDP
• Working hours: 40 hours 5/7 days on a rota basis, including weekends
• Salary: £28,620.80
• Address: Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SU

What we are looking for

• Proven track record as a Chef within a quality hotel
• High standards of hygiene and Health & Safety controls
• Prepare, cook and present food as per kitchen manual, including staff meals
• To display a pleasant manner and positive attitude at all times and to promote a good company image to colleagues

In return we offer

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• My Millennium discount perks
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

About The Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng's Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.

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