Chef de Partie

Aimbridge EMEA; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Stream pay access

Employee assistance programme

Career and lifestyle breaks

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge EMEA is hiring a Chef de Partie for Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel. You will prepare, cook and present dishes, and lead demi-chef de parties and commis under guidance from the Sous and Head Chef.

You will uphold strict hygiene and safety regulations, manage portions and waste, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences in line with our brand standards.

Qualifications

• To be successful you have great cooking skills and a deep understanding of ingredients, flavours, and techniques.
• You must work well under pressure, delegate tasks, and stay organised to manage your section.
• Commitment to a clean, hygienic kitchen and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Understanding of profit margins to help the kitchen run efficiently and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your specialty.
• Train and manage demi-chef de parties and commis working with you.
• Assist the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Monitor portions and waste to protect profit margins.
• Contribute to a memorable guest experience and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Portion control

Cost awareness

Job description

As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

• To be a successful in this role, you'll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other., At Aimbridge we offer a place for you to grow, succeed and belong. If you're ready, it's time to open your door to what's possible just a few clicks away… Come on in, we'd love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality. Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8ED

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking