Chef de Partie

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team in Birmingham. You will contribute to a range of menus, help develop ideas and work across kitchen sections to support high standards of service.

We value passion for quality food and hospitality, with opportunities to shape dishes and participate in menu projects. The role is based on-site within a hotel and conference setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or conference and banqueting environment.
• Experience working in a multi-site setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of food (hot, cold and buffet) in all kitchen areas according to daily needs.
• Keeping up to date with food trends for presentation and menu ideas.
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Wrapping, labelling and storing all prepared food correctly.
• Working closely with Head Chef and other chefs to ensure smooth service.
• Assisting with training and coaching of junior kitchen staff.
• Managing prep to meet budget and reduce waste.
• Placing orders in line with stock levels and business needs.
• Carrying out stock takes as required.

Job description

We’re proud to be a certifiedB Corp– one of only seven hotels/hotel groups in the UK to earn this prestigious accreditation. This means we’re part of a global community of businesses committed to using profits and purpose to make a positive impact on people and the planet. If you want to be part of a team that values sustainability, inclusivity and meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team.

We are always looking for people with a passion for hospitality and there will be plenty of scope for the successful candidate to express themselves through various menu developments and projects we have planned.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking a range of food (hot, cold and buffet), using fresh food and working in all areas of the kitchen, depending on the daily needs.
• Keeping aware of current food trends with regard to presentation and style and help with new menu ideas and menu design.
• Ensuring the kitchen is always left clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that all prepared food is correctly wrapped, labelled and stored.
• Working closely with Head Chef and other chefs to ensure that service runs smoothly.
• Assisting with training, development and coaching of less senior kitchen team members.
• Ensuring that the required prep is done in a timely manner, keeping to budget and avoiding waste wherever possible.
• Ensuring that orders are placed at the correct time, in accordance with agreed stock levels and business needs.
• Carrying out stock takes as required.

About you

You should have previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel or conference and banqueting environment and ideally have worked in a multi-site setting. Above all, you will have a genuine passion for producing high-quality food.

The Hotel reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should suitable applicants be found.

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and applicants will be shortlisted and recruited on the sole basis of their relevant skills, experience and qualifications. If you have a disability and require any adjustment to be made to the recruitment process in order for you to participate, please contact [e-mail] or call the People & Culture Team on 0121 414 8927.