Chef de Partie

Aimbridge EMEA; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Training and leadership development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Chef de Partie at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty, train demi-chef de parties and commis, and support the sous and head chefs in menu development.

Maintain high hygiene standards, control portions and waste to protect margins, and deliver an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand.

Qualifications

• Great cooking skills and deep understanding of ingredients, flavors, and techniques.
• Ability to delegate tasks and lead a small team under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and following safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins and cost control in a kitchen environment.
• Passion for guest experience and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train and supervise demi-chef de parties or commis.
• Assist sous chef and head chef with new dishes and menus.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Monitor portions and waste to protect margins and profitability.
• Contribute to the overall success of the kitchen and hotel F&B operations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Food hygiene

Job description

As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our 'people first' approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other., At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you're ready, it's time to open your door to what's possible just a few clicks away. Come on in, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Whitchurch Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5QL, Few Chester hotels can boast two acres of exquisite landscaped gardens and a dedicated health and beauty spa, but the Chester Abbots Well Hotel does so in abundance. Nestled amidst two acres of landscaped gardens just two miles from the city centre and Cheshire Oaks, this 4-star Chester hotel is ideal for weekend breaks and pamper breaks. After a day in the hotel's Feel Good Health Club, experience fine dining at The Brasserie restaurant and bar. The newly refurbished Feel Good Health Club boasts one of the most fully equipped gyms in Chester, while the swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi and steam room facilities make it one of the top relaxation destinations in the city. Explore the historic wonders Chester has to offer, including the Roman Amphitheatre and the defensive Roman walls that surround the city. The cathedral and half-timbered medieval buildings are must-sees! The Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel provides accommodation 2 miles from Chester railway station and the historic city centre. Visit the ancient cathedral or shop for designer fashions at Cheshire Oaks outlet village.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking