Chef de Partie

SLG-Kitchen; Horley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Employee discounts at Arora Hotels

Job summary

Sofitel London Gatwick is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Horley. You will run a busy section, cook dishes to a very high standard, and ensure presentation, taste and quality are consistently excellent.

You will also support junior chefs, contribute to menu execution, and work collaboratively with the broader kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience running a busy kitchen section.
• Ability to cook high-standard dishes.
• Maintain presentation, taste and quality.
• Mentor junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Run a busy section in the kitchen.
• Cook delicious dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure presentation, taste, texture and quality are maintained.
• Share knowledge with junior chefs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary excellence

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Degree or certificate in culinary arts

Job description

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there's more...

• Free meals on duty.

• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.

• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

• Food and beverage discounts.

• Christmas gifts and employee parties.

• Introduce a friend scheme.

• Cycle 2 work scheme.

• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.

• Taste card.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Wage stream.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Arora star employee recognition.

• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Sofitel London Gatwick is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 518 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel has gym facilities and 14 flexible conference and meeting rooms with space to accommodate up to 300 guests. It offers an exclusive walkway straight into the airport's North Terminal.

A bit about what you will do...

Chef de parties in our teams create a culinary experience for our guests through an eye for detail and passion for flavors.

• Running a busy section in the kitchen.

• Ability to cook delicious dishes to an extremely high standard.

• Ensure that presentation, taste, texture and quality are always maintained.

• Help impart your knowledge to junior chefs.

More about you...

• Providing high quality service comes naturally to you.

• Adopt a flexible approach to assist in different areas of the kitchen as needs indicate.

• Strong attention to detail.

• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.

• Most of all, you have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.

• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is a significant advantage.

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts is a plus.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are excitingopportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.

Compensation: Competitive salary