Chef De Partie

First Contact Chefs; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A stylish hotel in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. You will play a key role in leading a section, creating high-quality dishes, and training the team while benefiting from excellent career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Team awards and incentives

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality settings, especially AA Rosette establishments.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily running of section to meet service requirements.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Manage stock and ensure correct procedure for orders.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food hygiene

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent

Job description

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef, aiming to develop both the team and your future career.

Located in a stunning setting with beautiful views, the hotel offers live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and well-being.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of the team, leading a section in the kitchen, creating high-quality dishes, and working to the highest standards.

Your role focuses on sharing your passion for cooking and food with your team, training and developing them. You will work in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, but still be required to produce dishes to a high standard and use your creative skills to inspire both the food and the team.

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements.
2. Follow all health and hygiene standards.
3. Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
4. Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
5. Take orders from the Sous Chef, assign tasks to team members, and ensure they are carried out correctly.
6. Manage stock by writing daily requisitions and transfers for approval, ensuring high stock rotation.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Benefits:

• Team members awards and incentives schemes.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.

To apply for this role, please send your most recent CV. Feel free to contact us if you need further information about this position.

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This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

You must be working or residing in the UK, with the right to work, such as UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We appreciate your interest. Please note that only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours; otherwise, your application will be considered unsuccessful.

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