Chef de Partie

FAIRMONT; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Cambridge is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead food preparation and maintain high-quality standards in a busy kitchen. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, strong management skills, and is experienced in providing excellent hospitality. Benefits include competitive pay, global opportunities, and professional development.

Benefits

Free Gym

Free night stays in UK hotels

Discounted hotel rates worldwide

Personal development programs

Complimentary meals on duty

Pension scheme

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Manage a section and support the Head and Sous Chef.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Our mission atNovotel Cambridge Northis to create memorable moments for our guests, giving the best hospitality experience starts with having great and happy people! Get ready to make an impact and be the future of hospitality with us. Our leaders and staff will provide you with the best tools, resources and experiences to support you to grow and learn every day building meaningful experiences.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As our next Chef de Partie, you….

Show a passion and creativity for food, ingredients and flavours.

Lead the team in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes with pride and precision. Be responsible for running a section and supporting the Head and Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.

Are confident in managing, training and passing on your knowledge to the team.

Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Main responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the application of the basic health and safety regulations, especially the HACCP standards
• You will set up and prepare all workstation, food preparation and dishes as per the head chef requirement
• You will ensure a constant follow up on the cleanliness of the kitchen areas
• You will be involved in any work preparation in front of the guest and play a part in the success of the service
• You will be involve in the renewal of food and beverage offer
• You are conscientious about food costs but at the same time ensure that the quality of food produced
• you will organise your work to meet the objectives set and the fluctuations in workload
• You will be involve in the order/ delivery process and the control of the quality of the delivery received according to the food safety policy of the hotel
• You will lead the service during the absence of the head chef

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Additional Information

Benefits

• You can work with multinational colleagues
• Be part of a global community of hospitality industry
• Opportunity to develop your career
• A Bienvenue Card - offering a special staff rate at our hotels
• Free Gym
• Free night stays in our UK hotels and discounts in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Great work environment and colleagues
• Personal development programs
• Complimentary meals on duty and uniforms
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holidays including bank holidays (increasing yearly)
• Free parking
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality