Chef de Partie

De Vere; Latimer; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Employee benefits portal

Career progression opportunities

Apprenticeship programmes

HSE & wellbeing support

Discretionary service charge

Job summary

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen brigade. You’ll own your section, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard across breakfast, conferences, weddings and events, and you’ll mentor junior Chefs to help them develop.

In a busy, 24/7 operation with varied shifts, you’ll keep service running smoothly, maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety, and take pride in every plate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment.
• Confident running your own section and delivering consistently high standards during service.
• Organised and able to work calmly and efficiently when service gets busy.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage your section, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard.
• Support Commis and Demi Chefs, sharing knowledge and helping them develop their skills.
• Ensure service runs smoothly and maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Own section leadership

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior chefs

Job description

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen brigade at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham. As a Chef de Partie with De Vere you'll work as part of a busy brigade preparing and delivering food across a variety of dining experiences. From breakfast and conference lunches to restaurant and bar menus, weddings and special events, there'll be plenty of variety in your day. You'll take ownership of your section, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard while making sure service runs smoothly. You'll also support our Commis and Demi Chefs, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their skills and confidence. Working closely with the rest of the brigade, you'll make sure your section is organised and ready for service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety. Thsi will be working variety of shifts including evenings and weekends on on rota basis.

• You'll have previous experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment.
• You'll be confident running your own section and delivering consistently high standards during service.
• You'll have a great eye for detail and take pride in the food you prepare and present.
• You'll enjoy being part of a brigade and supporting less experienced chefs to develop.
• You'll be organised and able to work calmly and efficiently when service gets busy.
  £16.44 per hour
• Service Charge
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.

De Vere Latimer Estate has 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, 3 restaurants, 5 bars plus a Gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation. Your commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we also offer subsidised transport to the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.