Chef de Partie

Dakota Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Leeds is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join their busy Kitchen Team. The role involves preparing a variety of dishes and managing kitchen sections. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of cooking experience and a passion for quality food. Attractive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Special discounts on stays and dining

Additional holiday on first anniversary

Meals on duty and uniforming

Bonuses for referrals and feedback

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Passionate about quality food and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Run at least two different sections within the kitchen.
• Prepare dishes according to specification from the Head Chef.
• Maintain a clean and immaculate working environment.

Skills

Knife Skills

Multi-Tasking

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

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Dakota Hotel based in Leeds City Centre are seeking a skilled
Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Chef
de Partie.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE

Earnings are £14.30 per hour, paid weekly
equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of almost £28,000
(inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).

The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 37.5 hours per
week, working any 5 days out of 7 including weekends.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

·
Be confident
in working a busy service and be able to run at least two different sections
within the kitchen.

·
Prepare and
cook dishes according to the specification as set out by the Head Chef. This
pertains to all menus including a la carte, room service, breakfast, bar food,
bar snacks, events, and guest amenities.

·
Carry out prep
work throughout any allocated section of the kitchen with the ability to
maintain excellent knife skills.

·
Be able to
multi-task and work through busy service times.

·
Carry out a
full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate working environment.

·
Be committed
to working wholeheartedly as part of the team, effectively communicating with
all members of the kitchen and front of house team.

·
A strong
understanding and ability to adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene
legislation.

·
Display a willingness to learn and support across different areas of the
Kitchen.

BENEFITS

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and
opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you
join our team include:

·
Special
discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota

·
Access to our
Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support
and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription
services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping
vouchers

·
Support from
our inhouse Mental Health Champions

·
Additional
holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment

·
Family-friendly
flexible working options

·
Meals on duty
and uniforming

·
Bonuses to
recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip
Advisor

·
Accredited,
certified compliance training given on employment

·
Access to a
suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System

·
Supportive
continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and
objectives, or a Personal Development Plan

·
Opportunities
to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential
for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits
can be found in our Handbook.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS

Dakota is a
growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling
brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two
boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and
Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations
in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle with more in our pipeline.

Dakota is synonymous for delivering
attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who
are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted
within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last five
years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the 2024
Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK, as well as being awarded the
Spotlight Award for Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees.

As recent winners of The Cateys ‘People
Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within
Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a
result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for four
consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award
awarded by The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry,
demonstrating our success in developing talent.

Eurocentral | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Leeds
| Manchester | Newcastle

Our location, 8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN, ideally located on Greek
Street, we are just a 5min walk from Leeds Train Station. We are also easily
accessible by bus, close to the east parade bus link and within a 10min walk
from Leeds Bus Station.

We are an 94-bedroom luxury hotel boasting a destination cocktail bar
with a champagne room, and brasserie-style Grill.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of 2
  years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a Commis
  Chef or Demi Chef.
• Have
  experience and the ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Demonstrate a
  passion for quality food and preparation.
• Be hardworking
  and a team-player.
• Previous qualifications in Food Safety are preferred, although training
  in Health & Safety, Allergens, and Food Hygiene standards and procedures
  will be given.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity
• Be task oriented with a great pride for
  the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available
  around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate
  having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

APPLY

Please send us your up to date CV.

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about current opportunities and find your #DreamRolesAtDakota – we’d love to
hear from you!

For more information on our luxury
hotel, please visit our:

• Website
• Dakota
  Hotels Instagram or Dakota
  Leeds Instagram