Chef de Partie

The Mill; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Job summary

The Mill in Cambridge is a renowned riverside pub serving quality, fresh food with a welcoming atmosphere. We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and contribute to menu development and daily specials.

Joining now means access to a CDP - Sous Chef development programme, an Apprenticeship Scheme, culinary Masterclasses, staff discounts, free meals, weekly pay, Sharesave Scheme and a Company Pension. 28 days holiday per year are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong progression as Commis Chef
• Passion for fresh, quality food and high service standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a busy kitchen

Responsibilities

• Work as a hands-on Chef de Partie / kitchen supervisor
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials
• Maintain GP and labour controls with strong planning and organisation
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Support continuous learning and adoption of culinary techniques

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Mill is one of Cambridge’s iconic pubs, located just down by a beautiful river, we are not the largest of pubs but, boy do we pack character. Idyllically located on the grassy banks of the River Cam overlooking Laundress Green, the 19th Century Mill is one of Cambridge’s most iconic pubs and renowned for its wide choice of well-kept real ales. The winner of numerous CAMRA Awards, the Mill is a really special place to visit whatever the season.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams