Chef De Partie

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a stylish new hotel in Newcastle, where you can join a vibrant kitchen team as a Chef de Partie. This role offers a chance to showcase your culinary skills while working in a bustling environment. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, and contributing to a positive team atmosphere. With a focus on quality and teamwork, this position is perfect for passionate chefs looking to grow their careers in a supportive culture that values development and excellence. Join a brand that is recognized for its commitment to service and employee satisfaction!

Benefits

Special discounts on stays and dining

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Meals on duty

Flexible working options

Additional holiday on first anniversary

Supportive development culture

Bonuses for referrals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the specification set by the Head Chef.
• Maintain an immaculate working environment and adhere to health & safety regulations.

Skills

Professional Cooking Experience

Food Preparation Skills

Knife Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

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

We are a brand-new, stylish hotel, ideally situated on the Quayside, our hotel boasts 118 bedrooms including 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle hosts our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.

CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £14.21 per hour, paid weekly equating to a minimum guaranteed gross annual salary of £27,709 (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 working 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 in-house 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 with 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

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:

• X
• 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 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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