Chef De Partie

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Chef de Partie for a stunning venue in Berkshire. This role involves running the kitchen and contributing to events and restaurant success. The ideal candidate will have experience, be organised, and flexible, working evenings and weekends. Competitive salary of up to £30K per annum is offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking on-site

Quarterly tips

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise and set up the assigned kitchen section efficiently.
• Prepare dishes consistently according to standard recipes.
• Assist Sous Chefs in maintaining culinary standards.
• Monitor food costs and reduce waste.
• Train kitchen porters in necessary skills.
• Ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain kitchen and operating equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a talented and successful Chef de Partie that wants to work for a stunning venue based in Berkshire? If so, then this role could be for you!

Our client is a fantastic events and conference facility based within beautiful grounds in Berkshire. They are looking for a Chef de Partie that can assist with the running of the kitchen and overall contributing to the success of the restaurant, conferences and banquet events. The successful candidate will be organised and be able to work independently as well as be able to follow instructions. This position would require some flexibility on evenings and weekends depending on the event schedule for the week. The salary on offer for this role is up to £30K DOE, working 45 hours a week.

Duties of this Chef de Partie role are:

• Organise and set up the assigned section of the Food, Beverage and Kitchens as efficiently as possible to increase speed and maximise productivity.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes.
• Assist the Sous Chefs and Exec Chef in ensuring that all culinary standards comply with company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor food and operating costs and control these by reducing waste.
• Train the kitchen porters in that section of kitchen in the skills necessary for them to perform their function.
• Ensure the sanitation standards for kitchen are being met.
• Ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
• Provide fast, friendly, professional customer service to the restaurant service delivery team.
• Check stations assigned to and check for complete setups.
• Stay focused and is conscious about food presentation and consistency.
• Use and apply proper kitchen safety procedures and basic cooking skills.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items in their correct areas.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment.
• Keep workstation clean at all times during service time.
• Perform all duties in adherence to all company standards and policy.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking on-site
• Quarterly tips (distributed to all staff)
• Gym membership

If this Chef de Partie role is of interest to you then please do not hesitate and apply today.