Chef De Partie

TN United Kingdom; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to join their talented team. This role involves ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen, producing high-quality dishes, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, relevant qualifications, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a friendly team in a picturesque location, where you can showcase your culinary skills and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a unique hotel setting, this position could be perfect for you.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus public and bank holidays

Free meals while on duty

25% discount at John Lewis after 3 months

Competitive pension scheme with matched contributions

Enhanced work-life balance and flexible working

Qualifications

• Relevant chef qualifications and experience in a professional kitchen.
• Creative with good communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and high-quality dining experience.
• Supervise kitchen staff and control stock to minimize wastage.

Skills

Professional Cookery

Creativity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Good Palette

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds Diplomas in Professional Cookery

BTEC HNC in Professional Cookery

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ Equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

At a glance:

• Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week with a mix of earlier, lates, and weekends. Earliest start time 7 am - latest finish 9 pm
• Salary: The range is £24,400 - £31,000
• Contract type: This position is permanent.

About the role:

You'll be working as part of our friendly team to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the kitchen and to assist in providing a consistently high-quality dining experience while maintaining sales, reputation, and profit of the kitchen as agreed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You'll add value to the efficient and profitable running of the kitchen in order to achieve your business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the hotel. You'll need to be flexible to work in different areas, if required, and adhere to all health and safety requirements at all times.

What you’ll be doing as a Hotels Chef de Partie:

Our Chef de Partie operates as a valued member of our talented and friendly Catering team demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer. You’ll also be involved in assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen by producing agreed menus to a high standard, supervising the department when required, providing guidance to the Commis Chef, controlling stock, and minimizing wastage. We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures, and practices as essential when working in catering.

Essential skills you’ll need:

• Relevant professional chef qualifications: City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery or equivalent.
• Creative with a professional demeanor, able to work under pressure, demonstrating flair and a good palette with experience working in a professional kitchen.

Desirable skills you could bring:

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.
• Good communication skills and computer literate.

About Ambleside Park:

It’s our Place in the Lakes. Set on the banks of Lake Windermere in the Lake District, it’s a 24-bedroom haven to get away, explore and maybe even be inspired like the great writers and artists of the past. If you are looking for a hotel with a difference, this could be it. You’ll be surrounded by a team of passionate and dedicated hospitality Partners to give our guests the best experience possible.

Benefits of the John Lewis Partnership:

• Full-time working holiday entitlement: 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays.
• Free meals whilst on duty for Live-Out roles and free meals for Live-In roles.
• After 3 months employment, you will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose (exclusions apply).
• The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay).
• Enhanced work-life balance, including a focus on well-being, flexible working and our market-leading Equal Parenthood Leave Policy.

Next Steps:

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note that should we receive a high volume of applicants we reserve the right to close the role early.