Chef De Partie

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Malone is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a four-star boutique hotel kitchen. Work alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver quality dishes and maintain high food safety standards.

You will manage your section, contribute to menu development and ensure stock is rotated and waste minimised, while supporting a collaborative kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen.
• Solid understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking and flavour balance.
• Ability to manage a section independently and work calmly under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve food to a high standard.
• Ensure your section runs efficiently and maintains cleanliness.
• Rotate stock to minimise waste and ensure proper fridges/freezers storage.
• Follow Head/Sous Chef specs for consistency.
• Support menu development and new dishes.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Assist with monthly stocktakes and budget controls.

Skills

Chef de Partie exp

Seasonal cooking

Teamwork

English proficiency

Food safety

Education

Catering/food management qualification

Job description

Chef De Partie

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.

About the company

A warm welcome to The Malone, Northern Ireland's finest, four-star boutique hotel, just minutes from the bustling heart of Belfast city centre.We think you'll love the tradition, tranquillity, elegance and warmth of our Victorian townhouse hotel, set in the leafy avenues of the Queen's Quarter and opening on to Belfast's Lisburn Road, lined with fashionable and unique boutique shops.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a quality kitchen environment.
• Solid understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking and flavour balance.
• Ability to manage a section independently and work calmly under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A passion for quality and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Fully knowledgeable on Health & Safety, Hygiene, Fire and Security legislation.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• The right to work and live in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Recognised qualification in catering or food management.

Skills you'll need