Chef De Partie

The Malone Hotel; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Internal growth opportunities

28 days' holiday for full-time staff

Departmental incentives

Discounted friends and family rates

Job summary

The Malone Hotel in Belfast is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will partner with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure efficient operations and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety in food preparation and presentation.

You will train and develop colleagues, support menu development, and help achieve budgeted gross profit while maintaining exceptional service for our guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to training colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard, in keeping with specifications.
• Ensure your section is run efficiently and maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen operation.
• Ensure ordering is accurate and all fridges, freezers and all food storage are stock rotated to minimise waste.
• Follow the specs set out by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef to ensure consistency in all your daily tasks.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in implementing and developing new menus.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure you are correctly dressed according to company standards.
• Comply with all regulations as stated in the normal operating procedures.
• Report all maintenance issues immediately, following the correct procedure.
• Participate in the monthly stocktake and address any discrepancies immediately.
• Undertake all budgetary controls to achieve the budgeted gross profit.
• Abide by all Company and Legal Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure you work safely and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Job description

Job Description

Job overview

As Chef de Partie, you will be a key member of our kitchen team. You will partner with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure efficient and effective operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the preparation and presentation of all food meets the highest standards of quality and safety, always adhering to food safety regulations, prioritising the safety and well‑being of our guests and team. You will actively participate in the training and development of your colleagues, supporting their growth and ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment. By consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of your work, you will contribute to the overall success of the kitchen and the hotel, achieving budgeted food gross profit while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

About The Role

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard, in keeping with specifications.
• Ensure your section is run efficiently and maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen operation.
• Ensure ordering is accurate and all fridges, freezers and all food storage are stock rotated to minimise waste.
• Follow the specs set out by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef to ensure consistency in all your daily tasks.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in implementing and developing new menus.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure you are correctly dressed according to company standards.
• Comply with all regulations as stated in the normal operating procedures.
• Report all maintenance issues immediately, following the correct procedure.
• Participate in the monthly stocktake and address any discrepancies immediately.
• Undertake all budgetary controls to achieve the budgeted gross profit.
• Abide by all Company and Legal Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure you work safely and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by your Line Manager.

The above is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not intended to be a definitive list of your duties, as flexibility in meeting the Company's and guests’ needs is required by all employees. You will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the line manager.

Company Benefits:

As an award-winning, family-owned hotel, we offer our staff the chance to become “part of the family!” Your employee benefits will include:

• Competitive salary.
• Internal growth and development opportunities.
• 28 days' holiday for full-time staff.
• Departmental incentives.
• Discounted friends and family rates.