Chef de Partie

First Contact Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An elegant hotel is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen brigade. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while leading a section in a high-standard environment. The hotel offers beautiful views and a vibrant culture, with a strong emphasis on staff welfare and well-being. If you have experience in an AA Rosette establishment and are eager to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in an AA Rosette establishment is preferred.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of your section to meet service requirements.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Hygiene Standards

Team Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef. The role offers an opportunity to develop your skills and lead a section in a high-standard environment. The location boasts beautiful views, a vibrant culture, and a strong focus on staff welfare and well-being.

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements.
2. Follow all health and hygiene standards.
3. Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
4. Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
5. Take orders from the Sous Chef and assign tasks to team members, ensuring correct execution.
6. Manage stock requisitions and kitchen transfers, maintaining high stock rotation.

Requirements:

1. Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3.
2. Experience in an AA Rosette establishment.
3. Background in hotel or restaurant settings.
4. Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
5. Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
6. Must be based in or willing to relocate to the UK and have the right to work.