Chef De Partie

Audley Villages; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension

28 days holiday

Food discount

Staff suites

Job summary

Audley Group is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a section of the kitchen and contribute to a newly created seasonal menu that blends modern style with classic English charm.

You will work with the team to deliver high-quality dishes, manage stock and HACCP compliant cleanliness, and assist in developing new menus with management. The role emphasizes a warm, professional approach and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven history of running a section of the kitchen and managing stock.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Flexible, positive attitude and able to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food that keeps customers coming back for more during service.
• Work closely with the team to produce consistently outstanding food.
• Assist with stock ordering, stock rotation, and ensuring cleanliness per HACCP procedures.
• Help management develop new dishes and menus as a vital team member.

Skills

Stock control

Stock ordering

Culinary knowledge

Food standards

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Customer-focused service

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

The Role:

Whether you're helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to create a menu for one of our themed events , as our Chef De Partie you'll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Chef De Partie will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service.

You'll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven history of running a section of the kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance - no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more...

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also 'DE&I policy/statement'