Chef de partie

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills in a luxurious 2AA Rosette Country House Hotel. You will be responsible for preparing fresh local dishes and mentoring junior chefs while working in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like free meals, gym access, and ongoing training. If you thrive in a high-pressure setting and have a flair for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to elevate your career in hospitality.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals whilst on duty

Industry relevant training

Supportive working environment

Free use of Hotel Gym and Pool

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end restaurant cooking with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to lead a section and mentor junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes using fresh local ingredients.
• Support the Exec Chef and lead your section in the kitchen.

Skills

Fresh cooking experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent

Hygiene certificate

Job description

This luxurious and charming 2AA Rosette Country House Hotel set within beautiful grounds is looking for an experienced and hardworking Chef de Partie with creativity and an eye for detail to join their kitchen team. The hotel's continuing success is based on the existing team and their passion and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding customer service and hospitality.

The successful Chef de Partie candidate will be joining a kitchen team of talented chefs who create a great workplace and environment for staff, which includes many benefits. As Chef de Partie, you will need to be up to date with all cooking and presentation techniques, preparing fresh local food for our guests and customers. Live-in available + Free use of Hotel Gym and Pool.

You will also be supporting the talented and well-respected Exec Chef and senior team, taking the lead within the kitchen and your section, mentoring and inspiring junior members of the team. You must have experience with pressure in a busy high-end restaurant and be accomplished at preparing and presenting dishes using fresh local ingredients.

Requirements & Experience required for this Chef de Partie position:

1. Experience of cooking fresh dishes in a Rosette property
2. Eager to learn and develop
3. Excellent communication skills with colleagues and guests
4. Ability to remain calm and focused during busy service
5. Experience in leading a section
6. Strong team player

Benefits of this Chef de Partie role are:

1. 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
2. Free meals whilst on duty
3. Industry relevant training, appropriate for your position
4. A team-based and highly supportive working environment

To Apply For This Role: To apply for this opportunity, please send us your most recent up-to-date CV to [e-mail]. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about this role.

Visit firstcontactchefs.com for other Great New Career Opportunities. This is a permanent position. All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. The person to suit must be experienced in fresh produce. Should also possess NVQ level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificate.

You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position. You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role; you must be a UK/EU Citizen and have ILR/PR status or hold a work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining. In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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