Chef De Partie

Audley Villages; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Company pension with 5% contribution

50% discount on food & drinks across 다

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a kitchen section, manage deliveries and stock, and contribute to seasonal menu development. You will uphold high standards of hygiene and support the team in delivering exceptional dining experiences across Audley’s villages.

The role requires hands-on culinary skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a busy kitchen environment. Full training and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience running a kitchen section and managing food deliveries and stock.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 preferred.
• Experience with stock ordering is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and support menus, including seasonal variations.
• Assist with stock ordering and rotation to ensure freshness and cost control.
• Maintain HACCP standards and kitchen cleanliness in line with Audley procedures.
• Support management in developing new dishes and menus as a vital team member.

Skills

Kitchen management

Stock control

Food hygiene level 2

Stock ordering

Culinary knowledge

Flexible

Under pressure

Empathetic

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

The Role:

Whether you're helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to create a menu for one of our themed events , as our Chef De Partie you'll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Chef De Partie will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service.

You'll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven history of running a section of the kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance - no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more...

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement'