Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Penrith; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their dynamic team in a stunning lakeside location. This role offers the chance to showcase culinary creativity while collaborating closely with the head chef to craft innovative menus and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The company values work-life balance and professional development, providing a supportive environment for growth. Join a community that celebrates local produce and culinary excellence, and be part of a team that creates memorable experiences for guests. This is more than just a job; it's a transformative career opportunity.

Benefits

Special rates for stays

Team discounts on treatments

Discounts at restaurants

Team social events

Dedicated helpline for support

Qualifications

• Bring culinary passion and creativity to craft innovative menus.
• Collaborate with head chef to ensure top-notch food quality.
• Foster harmony and efficiency within the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and control of kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and portion food dishes to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary Passion

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Guest Service Focus

Flexibility

Interest in Food Industry

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about good food but strung out from long or antisocial hours? Is your culinary imagination firing but your work-life balance failing? Does splashing about in the surf make your heart sing but the thought of split shifts make it sink?

We know that kitchen life can be challenging, and that talented chefs are worth their weight in caviar right now. So, we’ve taken a good, honest look at our kitchen teams to focus on what’s important and introduce new, innovative ways of working.

You will also have the opportunity to work across two of our thriving kitchens in a combined team, gaining a unique insight into different culinary styles and learning from our exceptional Head Chef. There’s the Living Space – our place for easy lakeside eating, meeting and lounging – and Rampsbeck Restaurant, inspired by the region’s produce – dishes that showcase heritage ingredients and flavours that occur naturally within the landscape, with contemporary flare.

Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of the Another Place experience. We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.

The role:

At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about The Lake District and our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this incredible way of life.

As the Chef de Partie at Another Place Hotel, you’ll bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus, oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining experiences to our guests.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.

What your days could look like:

• To assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef in the effective and efficient organisation, supervision and control of the kitchen operation, ensuring all kitchen staff carry out their allotted duties to the Hotels standards
• To carry out the preparation, cooking and portioning of all food dishes including staff meals to the Hotels standards of quality and quantity
• To maintain the Hotels standards of department and personal appearance, cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen areas
• Compliance with all instructions given by immediate supervisor
• Preparation for the day’s business in accordance with projected need
• Following all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and temperature logs
• Assist colleagues in stocking up when necessary
• Smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas
• Responsible for undertaking the many tasks during the preparation, storage and service of food and the other associated tasks
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness whilst in the work place
• Maintain an organised, clean and safe work place, not only for yourself but also for those around
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Team player
• Guest service focused
• Responsible
• Keen to develop and eager to learn
• Professional personal presentation

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.