Chef de Partie

Baxterstorey; Cirencester; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

28 Days holiday including bank/public

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Meal on shift

Training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Discounts on Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Descrizione del lavoro

BaxterStorey is seeking a culinary professional to lead a station, delivering high-quality dishes with precise presentation and strong hygiene standards. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with chefs to evolve menus while maintaining cost and waste control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability to evenings and weekends, and a passion for culinary excellence within contract catering environments.

Competenze

• Experience in a similar role within contract catering or educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Manage your assigned station with responsibility for food prep, cooking, and presentation.
• Maintain highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation across dishes.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare mise en place and keep an organised, clean station during service.
• Contribute to menu planning with technical expertise and seasonal ideas.

Conoscenze

Food safety

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

Formazione

Culinary degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned station with full responsibility for food preparation, cooking, and presentation in accordance with established recipes and company standards.


• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes produced at your station.


• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.


• Prepare mise en place and maintain an organised, clean station throughout service.


• Contribute to menu planning discussions, offering technical expertise and creative suggestions based on seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.


• Monitor stock levels at your station and communicate ordering requirements to maintain appropriate inventory whilst minimising waste.


• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in executing special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives.


• Mentor junior kitchen staff and apprentices on your station, demonstrating best practices and maintaining professional standards.


• Maintain detailed records of portion control, food costs, and station performance as required.


• Stay current with industry developments, culinary techniques, and ingredient innovations to enhance your technical expertise and contribute to menu evolution.


• Work collaboratively with fellow chefs de partie to ensure seamless service and a positive kitchen environment, we work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a contract catering company or educational institution preferred.


• Culinary degree or relevant certifications from a recognized culinary institute.


• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.


• Fun and enthusiastic.


• Have excellent organisation skills.


• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.


• Have a flexible approach to work.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

You will demonstrate exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food and service. Your organisational abilities, communication skills, and enthusiasm will be essential to your success in this role.

Company Overview

Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays


• Plus your birthday off


• 3 volunteering days


• 3 days grandparent leave


• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave


• Secondary career leave


• Wedding/commitment day leave


• Free meals on shift


• Bespoke training and development opportunities


• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels


• Pension and life insurance


• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema


• Wellbeing hub


• Access to employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that's why invest in you to develop your professional growth. As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.