Chef de Partie

Fulliant; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 16,324 - 17,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Extra holidays

Employee assistance programme

Discounted stays

Discounted food & beverages

Free meals on duty

Training courses

Awards & recognition

Transport / Parking

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Lakeside Hotel & Spa in Windermere, England, is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our fine dining and modern brasserie team. You will work in a high-end kitchen, with responsibilities across a single section, maintain HACCP standards, and train junior staff.

Accommodation is available, and the role offers a competitive hourly rate. We value detail, teamwork and a passion for culinary excellence; rosette background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum kitchen experience.
• Experience in fine dining is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organised, efficient, clean section and high hygiene standards.
• Follow HACCP procedures with kitchen management team.
• Monitor freshness and quality of all ingredients and orders.
• Maintain training standards and SOPs across shifts.
• Support other team members and staff across the kitchen.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

HACCP compliance

Team player

Job description

Food Type: Fine dining and modern brasserie

Accommodation: Accommodation is available

Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) is owned by Classic Lodges. We have 73 luxury bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite ‘overlooking nothing but the lake’

We have a friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board. Lakeside Hotel are currently recruiting for the position of Chef de Partie.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Have good organisational skills and comfortable working in a high-level pressured environment.
• Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• All orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
• Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
• Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
• Run an organised efficient clean section.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
• To uphold the team SOP’s given to you.
• Help to development of our kitchen garden, and growing cycles.
• Support other team members across the kitchen.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Committed and hungry to progress and grow your skills.
• Having a rosette background will be advantageous.

You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship of producing excellent food, with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Attention to detail is a must, with the ability to work in a calm and professional manner whilst running your own kitchen section. You will be flexible in your approach with a willingness to learn new techniques and the ability to work on your own as well as being a true team player.

Benefits

• Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked)
• Extra Holiday Days for each years service (max 33 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action
• Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night)
• Discounted F&B (Food 35% & Beverage 50% – when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel
• Free meals on duty
• Access to training course and apprenticeships
• Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards
• Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5+ years service)
• Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate
• Free Transport from Furness area or Free carparking
• Local Staff accommodation available on a short term basis

Hourly rate – £11.85- £12.40, depending on experience. Full time, average of 40 hours per week.