Chef de Partie

Platinum-Recruitment; Dorking; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals on duty

Your birthday off!

Discounted stays for you, your family,

Enhanced maternity, adoption & shared

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment has partnered with a beautiful country house hotel near Dorking, Surrey, to recruit a talented Chef de Partie for their bustling kitchen. The role offers a salary of £39,000 per annum and a range of staff benefits, with the team serving weddings, conferences and events for up to 250 covers.

The ideal candidate will run their section with confidence, prepare and plate dishes to the highest standards and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, bustling environment.

Responsibilities

• Run your section confidently, delivering consistently outstanding dishes each service.
• Prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards, with meticulous plating and timing.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and brigade, supporting menu development and seasonal dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times, and manage stock to reduce waste.

Job description

Salary: GBP39000 - GBP39000 per annum

Location:Dorking, Surrey

Salary / Rate of pay: £39,000 per annum

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a beautiful country house hotel in the Surrey countryside, near Dorking, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie to join their passionate team.

What’s in it for you?

• Free parking
• Free meals on duty
• Your birthday off!
• Discounted stays for you, your family and friends
• Enhanced maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• 30% discount on F&B at any of our hotels
• Company social events
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• And many more…

Package

• £39,000 per annum

Why choose our Client?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating exceptional food, and take pride in every dish that leaves the pass, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Set in the picturesque Surrey countryside, near Dorking, our client is a popular country house hotel. The hotel has a bustling C&B trade, catering for weddings, conferences and special events for up to 250 covers.

The main restaurant is open for both breakfast and dinner, offering diners an array of mouthwatering modern British meals from their à la carte menu. Dishes are made using locally sourced produce. A typical Saturday evening can see the restaurant catering for 100 covers or more, whilst a separate all-day dining menu runs from the bar area, offering guests a selection of lighter meals and snacks.

The afternoon tea trade here is becoming increasingly popular, with a selection of savoury and sweet treats offered.

The hotel has good public transport links with a bus stop at the end of the driveway, too.

Please note that staff accommodation is not available with this role; therefore, applicants should only apply if they can commute to the Dorking area of Surrey daily.

What’s involved?

As an experienced Chef de Partie, you will be able to run your section with confidence, delivering consistently outstanding dishes every service. You will prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards, ensuring every plate looks as good as it tastes and be one step ahead with excellent preparation and organisation, whilst also helping the kitchen to run like clockwork! A Chef de Partie will work closely with the Head Chef and wider brigade, communicating effectively to keep service smooth and efficient and getting involved in menu development – this is your opportunity to share fresh ideas and help to create exciting, seasonal dishes! You will keep your section spotless, maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times. You’ll support stock control by monitoring ingredients, reducing waste and ensuring your section is always service-ready whilst sharing your knowledge and supporting the more junior chefs in the team to help them develop.

Please note that staff accommodation is not available with this role; therefore, applicants should only apply if they can commute to the Dorking area of Surrey daily.

Sound like the role for you?