Chef de Partie

Bedford Arms; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discount 20% in pubs / 30% on St

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday

Job summary

The Bedford Arms is a fantastic local pub with a cosy traditional interior, a terrace and 18 hotel rooms, renowned for fresh, British-inspired dishes and a strong drinks selection.

We are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen, with opportunities to develop under our Head Chef, contribute to daily specials, and help maintain high standards of quality and presentation in a welcoming team environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Willingness to learn and develop under the Head Chef.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations as a Chef de Partie.
• Contribute to designing and delivering new dishes and daily specials.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, GP and labour controls.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive guest satisfaction.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Sales growth awareness

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Bedford Arms is a fantastic locational county pub. Not only do we have a beautiful and cosy traditional pub but we also have a stunning terrace and rose garden, which is popular in the warmer months.
We offer 18 traditional hotel rooms and are a popular destination for both leisure and corporate clients.
We Showcase fresh and in-season British-inspired dishes and have an excellent beer, wine and spirit selection.
The Bedford Arms really is an all-around business with plenty going on for those looking for a rewarding and interesting hospitality career.

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:

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

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic foodevery time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / KitchenSupervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be anactive team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams