Chef de Partie

City Gate, Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CDP development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% discount at Young's pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday

Job summary

The Citygate, Exeter, part of the Youngs pub family, is seeking a Chef de Partie who is passionate about fresh, quality cooking in a welcoming, team-driven kitchen. Join a historic pub and contribute to menu development and daily specials.

You will work under the Head Chef, helping design dishes, maintain high GP and labour controls, and engage with front-of-house to drive sales. Previous CDP or strong Commis experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for the next step, with a passion for producing quality fresh food.
• Strong service mindset and ability to deliver fantastic food consistently.
• Hands-on kitchen leadership with good communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver fantastic food every time.
• Act as a hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Be willing to learn new skills and work well with the team.

Skills

Cooking

Food quality

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Planning

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Citygate is steeped in history, an old cotton mill and the Roman entrance to the city of Exeter. We are a proud member of the Youngs pub company, British and premium food served all day from the classic Fish & Chips to Roasts on a Sunday using seasonal ingredients. Wonderful individual rooms are tastefully decorated with the pub's history in mind. We are passionate about our ''Ramily'' making a welcoming and progressive team, with a great opportunity to develop and grow. We offer a great work-life balance with Birthdays off, Team parties and free food on shift! We offer discounted Food and Drink for all our Team throughout the whole Youngs estate this includes the rooms - Great for that perfect weekend getaway!

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.


• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.


• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.


• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms


• Free meals


• Weekly pay


• Sharesave Scheme


• Company Pension Scheme


• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food


• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time


• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor


• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills


• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials


• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour


• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams