Chef de Partie

Dakota Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Stays discount

Dining discount

Referral bonus

Anniversary holiday

Uniforms provided

Employee assistance

Mental health support

Flexible hours

Annual appraisal

Job summary

Dakota Manchester Airport is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen Team on a permanent basis. You will manage at least two sections, cook to specifications for all menus, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week, usually four or five days, with shifts finishing around 23:30 and occasional later hours. A strong team ethic and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef.
• Experience and ability to carry out food preparation of fish and meats.
• Passion for quality food and preparation.
• Hardworking and a team-player.
• Preferred: Food Safety qualifications; training in Health & Safety, Allergens and Food Hygiene will be provided.
• Enthusiastic individual who promotes a positive culture.
• Task oriented with pride and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available to meet business needs.
• Candidates should have researched the brand and want to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Run at least two different sections within the kitchen during service.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to Head Chef specifications for all menus.
• Carry out prep work across kitchen sections and maintain knife skills.
• Multi-task and work through busy service times.
• Full clean down of the kitchen and maintain an immaculate workspace.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislation.
• Support across different areas of the Kitchen as needed.

Skills

Commis/Demi Chef experience

Fish & meat prep

Team player

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Quality minded

Flexible shifts

Education

Food Safety qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Chef and hard-working individual to join our Kitchen Team in the role of Chef de Partie.

CONTRACT & PAY

Earnings are up to £15.56 per hour, paid weekly (inclusive of the anticipated tronc payment).

This role carries a permanent contract with typical hours being a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. You will typically work any four or five days out of seven, depending on business needs.

Shift times may vary, with standard finishing times around 11:30pm, and on rare occasions, shifts may extend until 2:00am.

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.

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.

HOW TO GET HERE

Dakota Manchester Airport is at 7 Enterprise Way, Manchester, M90 4AD

• Train: About a 10 minute walk from Manchester Airport station, with frequent direct services from Manchester Piccadilly and across the North West.
• Tram: Metrolink Blue Line runs from Victoria via Central Manchester to the airport main station (approximately 10 minute walk away)
• Bus: Bee Network routes (43, 103, 130, 199, 248, 288, 313, 368) serve the airport; some stop a few minutes from the hotel, others at the main station (approximately 10 minutes walk away)
• Car: For those whose journeys cannot reasonably be completed using public transport, a pre-registered team parking scheme is available at £5 per day, billed monthly by our Finance Team. The car park is located a short 5-10 minute walk from the hotel. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis upon each entry, and parking is not guaranteed. The same parking process and payment arrangement applies to all team members, regardless of role.
• Cycling: Good local routes; secure bike storage available at the team entrance.

WHAT WE OFFER

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:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• 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
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• 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.