Chef de Partie

First Contact Chefs; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. The successful candidate will lead a section, uphold high standards, and share their passion for cooking. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and comes with live-in accommodation and excellent staff benefits including training and complimentary meals.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Great training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant environments.
• Good verbal and written English skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section.

Skills

Cooking techniques and styles

Team leadership

Food hygiene and safety

Verbal and written English skills

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3

Job description

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade, working with a highly talented Head Chef. The role offers opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Located in a stunning setting with beautiful views, the hotel provides live-in accommodation, a fantastic culture, and a strong commitment to staff welfare and well-being.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of the team, leading a section in the kitchen to create high-quality dishes and uphold the highest standards. Your main focus will be to share your passion for cooking and food, train, and develop your team. You will work in the informal restaurant within the establishment, producing dishes to a high standard and using your creativity to inspire both the food and your team.

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee the daily operations of your section to meet service requirements.
2. Follow all health and hygiene standards.
3. Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
4. Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
5. Take orders from the Sous Chef, assign tasks to team members, and ensure proper execution.
6. Manage stock requisitions and transfers, maintaining high stock rotation.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, maximizing food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and controlling food costs.
9. Coordinate with back-of-house personnel to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to maintain quality.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3.
• Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant environments.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety, including COSHH.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentive schemes.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals on duty.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For further information, feel free to contact us. Visit firstcontactchefs.com for more opportunities.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV, excellent references, and experience with fresh produce. NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent and hygiene certificates are required. You must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove your Right to Work. Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours.

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