Chef de Partie

Dakota Newcastle; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A brand-new hotel in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen Team. The role involves preparing a wide range of dishes and ensuring excellence in service while working collaboratively in a busy environment. Full training will be provided along with numerous benefits including discounts, mental health support, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Special discounts on stays and dining

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Meals on duty

Flexible working options

Additional holiday on the first anniversary

Bonuses for referrals

Accredited training provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Commis Chef or Demi Chef.
• Experience in food preparation of fish and meats.
• Passionate about food quality and preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to Head Chef specifications.
• Run at least two sections during busy service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Education

Qualifications in Food Safety

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, i deally 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 up to £14.21 per hour, paid weekly equating to
a 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
  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

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.

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