Chef de Partie

First Contact Chefs; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning hotel is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team in a beautiful English countryside location. This role involves preparing diverse cuisines for various events and requires relevant qualifications and experience. Live-in accommodation is provided, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Hotel staff benefits and discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Share of restaurant tips

Contributory pension scheme

Employee awards

Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Certifications are required.
• Experience in a restaurant or hotel setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present diverse cuisines for various events.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain high standards of food quality.
• Contribute to the overall dining experience with attention to detail.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Passion for the industry

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

Food Hygiene Certifications

Job description

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY - CHEF DE PARTIE - £36,200 - LIVE IN ACCOMMODATION

This award-winning hotel in the heart of the English countryside is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Chef de Partie to join its talented kitchen team.

The hotel prides itself on offering locally sourced, fresh produce dishes across its fine dining outlets. The bar & lounge area is relaxed, busy, and overlooks beautiful scenery. The Head Chef is looking for a positive, flexible, and focused chef with a great attitude.

Located in a magnificent setting with stunning views, the hotel offers live-in accommodation and a culture that values staff welfare and wellbeing.

As a Chef de Partie, you will prepare and present diverse cuisines for various events, from weddings and anniversaries to Christmas parties and summer barbecues. Relevant qualifications and previous experience are desirable, along with enthusiasm for the industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie to progress their career in an award-winning establishment with a fantastic team.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Certifications
• Good written and spoken English
• Flexible attitude
• Experience in a restaurant or hotel setting
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Passion for the industry and attention to detail
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and styles

Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities
• Hotel staff benefits and discounts
• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Share of restaurant tips
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee awards
• Live-in accommodation

Application Process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

Applicants must be working or residing in the UK, with the right to work in the UK, and hold UK/EU citizenship, ILR/PR status, or a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. If not contacted, your application was unsuccessful.

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