Chef De Partie

Wycombe Swan Theatre; Bromley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Chef De Partie Level 3 Apprentice at a leading theatre. Engage in food production management, uphold hygiene standards, and participate in staff training within a dynamic environment. With a full-time commitment, you will gain essential skills and enjoy generous annual leave.

Benefits

Discounted theatre tickets

Training and development plans

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Participation in food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Involvement in kitchen management during head chef absence.
• Accountability for food quality and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production, monitoring food standards.
• Maintain hygiene systems and equipment care.
• Participate in staff training and manage operational areas.

Skills

Food Safety Management

HACCP Procedures

Hygiene Standards

Staff Training

Education

Level 3 Chef De Partie Qualification

Job description

Apprentice Chef de Partie | Southend Theatre | Full Time

Uniquely positioned on the seafront, The Cliffs Pavilion in Southend has established itself as one of the South East’s leading live entertainment venues, welcoming thousands of customers every year.

• Assist in production, monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and service.
• To participate in the HACCAP procedure in accordance with the company’s Food Safety Management Document. Maintain correct use of the KRB, including cleaning rota and closing down procedures.
• Ensure high quality hygiene systems are achieved at all times.
• Have total accountability for the day to day running of the kitchen service in the absence of the Head Chef/Sous Chef.
• Purchase all food and food related products using company nominated suppliers.
• Help to achieve food budgeted cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage occurs within the unit.
• Actively participate in the on-going management and development of the menus.

Maintenance

• Maintain all equipment within the Hospitality operation with due care and diligence as instructed.
• Notify the Head Chef or Kitchen Co-ordinator regarding engineer call outs for all repairs on catering equipment, unless instructed otherwise.

Staff Management

• Responsible for the actions and discipline of all staff in the line of command, in liaison with the Head Chef and Trafalgar Theatres HR representative as required.
• Ensure operational areas are properly prepared for all functions each day.
• Play an active part in staff training sessions.
• Participate in identifying training needs of all staff within line of responsibility on both an individual and group basis, including work methods, safety at work, health, hygiene and quality.

Health and Safety

• In conjunction with the Head Chef, ensure the company’s Health and Safety Policy is fully promoted and arrangements have been made to carry out the policy.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of all current Health and Safety legislation and Food Hygiene legislation and be conversant with the rules contained therein.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

Discounted theatre tickets

Training and development plans

Hundreds ofsavings across retailers withTE&ME

Access to mental health resources

And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

KEY INFORMATION

Position Title

Location

Location

Southend Theatres

Contract

Hours

Full Time - 40 Hours

Annual Leave

33 days per annum inclusive of public bank holidays

KEY INFORMATION

Position Title

Chef De Partie Level 3 Apprentice

Location

Southend Theatres

Contract

1 Year Apprentice

Hours

Full Time - 40 Hours

Annual Leave

33 days per annum inclusive of public bank holidays

Salary

Statutory Apprentice Hourly Rate

Job Description

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£7.55 per hour
Location: High St, Bromley, BR1 1HA, GB