Chef De Partie

Audley Villages; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension (5% contrib)

28 days holiday

Food and drink discounts

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Uniform provided

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Chef De Partie to deliver consistently outstanding food during service as part of a small, dedicated team. You will help create a newly planned seasonal menu, assist with stock ordering, rotation and HACCP-compliant cleanliness, and work with management to develop new dishes.

A positive, flexible attitude is essential for this role. The role emphasizes classical English charm with modern touches, in a relaxed dining environment across Audley’s venues.

Qualifications

• Proven history of running a kitchen section and managing deliveries.
• Experience with stock control and rotation.
• Good level of culinary knowledge and professional demeanour.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently outstanding food during service as part of a small team.
• Assist with stock ordering, rotation, and HACCP-compliant cleanliness.
• Work with management to develop new dishes and menus.

Skills

Section kitchen management

Stock control

Culinary knowledge

Experience with food deliveries

Under pressure

Flexible attitude

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

The Role:

Whether you're helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to create a menu for one of our themed events , as our Chef De Partie you'll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Chef De Partie will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service.

You'll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven history of running a section of the kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance - no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more...

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement'