Chef de Partie

Dog-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discount

Overnight stay discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Dog & Fox in Wimbledon Village is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy pub and hotel kitchen. You will work under the Head Chef to prepare a premium range of dishes for our dining, events, and resident dining in a boutique hotel setting.

We offer a clear development pathway, including the CDP–Sous Chef programme and an Apprenticeship Scheme, plus masterclasses, staff discounts, free meals, and strong pension and benefits. Weekend and evening work are common.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef
• Passion for fresh, high-quality food
• Good communication and team-work

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and cook dishes to spec
• Help control GP and labour through efficient prep

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Dog & Fox is an iconic pub and hotel in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We are an established events venue, pub, dining serving a premium collection of draught & craft beers, local London spirits and fine wines. We offer the best in seasonal, fresh, British produce for our menu and have 25 exquisite bedrooms above in our boutique hotel. Just a 10-minute walk from Wimbledon train station and on several bus routes we are easy to reach and busy all year long. With Wimbledon Tennis Championships in the summer and Christmas functions throughout the winter there is never a boring moment at the Dog & Fox Hotel! Nearest public transport – Wimbledon Train Station or 93 Bus.

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