Chef De Partie

COSMO Restaurant Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

COSMO Restaurant Group in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a designated kitchen section, collaborating with the Sous and Head Chefs to maintain high standards.

You will prepare and cook to the menu, mentor junior staff, ensure food safety, and manage stock while delivering timely service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain a high standard of food quality.
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Strong team player with good communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to manage stock levels and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring food preparation is carried out to the highest standards.
• Prepare and cook food according to the menu, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your section, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock levels, and ensure the proper storage of ingredients in your section.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their skills.
• Work efficiently during service, ensuring that orders are completed on time and to the expected quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in your section of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and minimizing food waste.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Knife skills

Team communication

Working under pressure

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partieto join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., sauces, grill, pastry) and ensuring that food preparation and service meet the restaurant's high standards. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring food preparation is carried out to the highest standards.
• Prepare and cook food according to the menu, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your section, ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage stock levels, and ensure the proper storage of ingredients in your section.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their skills.
• Work efficiently during service, ensuring that orders are completed on time and to the expected quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in your section of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and minimizing food waste.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain a high standard of food quality.
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Strong team player with good communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to manage stock levels and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and career development within the restaurant industry.
• A collaborative and supportive kitchen team environment.

If you’re a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you!