Chef de Partie

Tewinbury Farm Hotel; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tewinbury Farm Hotel is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its dynamic kitchen team. This role offers exciting opportunities for career progression while working in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality dishes with seasonal ingredients. The hotel promotes a collaborative team atmosphere and provides competitive benefits.

Benefits

Participation in the tronc system

Holiday entitlement accruing with length of service

Healthcare cashback plan

Confidential support hotline

Staff discount in onsite restaurants

Meals provided while on duty

Uniform provided

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure.
• Passion for high-quality food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, cook dishes to specifications, and maintain cleanliness.
• Supervise junior chefs and ensure quality control on the dishes.
• Assist in menu development and coordinate with kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking

Quality Control

Supervision

Ingredient Preparation

Menu Development Support

Communication

Job description

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Our food offering is a very important part of Tewinbury Farm Hotel. Our main food-led outlets are the Granary Kitchen and the Cowshed Restaurant, each with its own seasonally changing menu, distinctly different from one another. We also have beautiful event spaces for weddings and private and corporate events, with menus to match. Additionally, we have our own state-of-the-art cookery school and kitchen garden, providing seasonal fruit and vegetables that feature heavily on our menus.

“If you are an ambitious chef, then Tewinbury Farm is an outstanding place to either begin your culinary journey or take it to the next level. The kitchens are a busy hive of activity with real opportunities for career progression within the restaurant kitchen, pastry, or bakery, working with expert chefs.”

We are currently seeking to recruit a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team and work across all outlets in the hotel.

• Ingredient preparation: Preparing all necessary ingredients for dishes according to recipes, ensuring proper portioning and quality control.
• Cooking dishes: Cooking dishes to the correct doneness and specifications, following established recipes.
• Plate presentation: Ensuring dishes are plated with attention to detail and aesthetic appeal.
• Supervising junior chefs: Delegating tasks to commis chefs or other junior kitchen staff working within their station.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation: Ensuring the assigned station is kept clean and adheres to food safety standards.
• Inventory control: Monitoring ingredient levels and communicating needs to the sous chef to maintain proper stock.
• Quality control: Inspecting dishes before serving to ensure consistency and quality.
• Menu development support: Assisting the head chef in creating new menu items or modifying existing recipes.
• Communication with other sections: Coordinating with other chefs de partie to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.

Additional benefits include:

• Participation in the tronc system
• Holiday entitlement accruing with length of service
• Healthcare cashback plan with perks - refunds on medical expenses
• Confidential support hotline for personal well-being
• Staff discount in onsite restaurants - 50% for you and up to 3 guests
• Meals provided while on duty
• Uniform provided
• Regular team get-togethers, from team drinks to parties – we know how to have a good time!

Please note that due to our rural location, it is recommended that candidates have their own transport.