Chef De Partie

The Royal Household; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Household as a chef where you will prepare exquisite meals for Royal events, collaborate with a talented team, and uphold the highest standards in a prestigious environment. Offering a supportive workplace and generous benefits, including live-in accommodations, this role seeks an individual with culinary qualifications and a passion for service excellence.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation with all meals provided

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Non-contributory pension plan

Complimentary lunch on-site

Employee discounts at Royal Collection Trust Shops

Qualifications

• Proven ability in various kitchen sections: Larder, Veg, Sauce, Pastry.
• Experience in 5-star catering and classical French cuisine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation for Royal events and functions.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Communicate stock or equipment issues to the Head Chef.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Planning and organizational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City and Guilds catering qualification

Job description

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It's using your expertise to deliver the highest standards.

It's developing your leadership skills. And it’s helping to deliver extraordinary service. This is what makes a career at the Royal Household so different.

The successful candidate will join an accomplished and close-knit team, working hands-on with talented colleagues to deliver a range of cuisines to the highest standards.

You'll work with quality ingredients and responsible for the day-to-day preparation and service of food to the Royal Household and staff.

Requirements

• Assist in preparing meals across all areas of the kitchen for internal colleagues, Royal meals, and special functions to the highest standards.
• Support Senior chefs in creating seasonal menus utilising products from the local estates.
• Travel to other locations as required, ensuring consistent standards are upheld at each residence.
• Taking responsibility for your Section you will be required to be across the detail of production requirements, communicate any stock or equipment irregularities to the Head Chef/Chef in Charge in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate closely with all Kitchen sections to maintain efficient service, deputising as needed by the Chef in charge.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of kitchen areas and equipment, adhering to Hygiene Regulations.

About you

Essential Criteria

• Successfully completed a City and Guilds catering qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate proficiency in all kitchen sections: Larder, Veg, Sauce, and Pastry, showcasing versatility and expertise.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, fostering a supportive, positive, and flexible attitude towards colleagues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, facilitating smooth operations and coordination in the kitchen environment.
• Have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation, ensuring compliance and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Exhibit proven planning and organizational skills, orchestrating kitchen activities with precision and efficiency.
• Display proactive initiative and the ability to use independent judgment, driving innovation and problem-solving.
• Maintain awareness of legislative requirements, adhering to standards and ensuring operational compliance.
• Show eagerness to learn and develop, embracing opportunities for growth and refinement.

Desirable Criteria

• Bring experience from 5-star/premier catering operations, with a preference for Corporate/City contract catering backgrounds.
• Experience in both volume catering and classical French cuisine would be advantages.

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Live-in accommodation with all meals provided is available for this role (for which there is a salary adjustment)

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.

Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.