Chef de Partie

The Lowry Hotel; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and Meals on duty provided

Unique team member discount rate onac/

Unique team member discount rate onac/

Job summary

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester's iconic five-star hotel, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy, quality kitchen. You will report to the Executive Chef, mentor Demi/Commis Chefs, and manage your section in the absence of the Senior Team, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.

Flexibility to work on a shift basis including weekends is essential. We offer training and development opportunities, plus uniforms and meals on duty, staff discounts, and access to Flow training

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with Level 2/3 in food preparation.
• Experience running a section in a kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP desirable.
• Experience in managing storage and stock rotation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menus to established standards.
• Mentor Demi/Commis Chefs and support Sous Chefs.
• Ensure smooth running of your section in the absence of seniors.
• Work on shifts including weekends and early/late hours.

Skills

Section leadership

Food storage & rotation

Food hygiene

HACCP knowledge

Education

Level 2 & Level 3 Food Preparation qualifications

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie at the five-service Lowry Hotel - Manchester’s Iconic Hotel.

If you are eager to gain experience and development in a busy, quality kitchen then this role is for you. In return for your hard work and commitment to learning, you will be rewarded not only financially but also through the sharing of knowledge from top chefs. You will report directly to the Executive Chef and be part of a team of 21. The role involves assisting the Sous Chefs in the preparation and the presentation of food to the established standards whilst mentoring the Demi/Commis Chefs. You will also be responsible for the smooth running of your section in the absence of the Senior Team. Ideally you will be fully qualified achieving Level 2 & 3 qualifications or equivalent in food preparation. Have the ability to run a section in the kitchen and be responsible for the preparation and presentation of food according to the established standards. Previous experiences of effectively manage food storage and stock rotation is desirable. Both Food Hygiene & HACCP knowledge would be desirable in this role. Flexibility in this role is essential as the hours of work are on a shift basis including weekends, early & late shift. The Lowry Hotel’s service Brand Pillars of ‘Iconic’, ‘Individual’ and ‘Intuitive’ service delivery are key attributes to all candidates for this role.

The role involves being responsible for the preparation and production of menus, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation at all time.

In return for your commitment to delivering five star service and standards, we offer excellent training and development opportunities in addition to other benefits such as hotel discounts, uniforms and meals on duty.

The Lowry Hotel is renowned as a place guaranteed to ensure comfort, privacy and understated service for its guests with interiors that are contemporary and have a real sense of style.

Benefits include:

• Uniform and Meals on duty provided
• Unique team member discount rate on accommodation and food and drink. Friends and family discount also available.
• Access to discounted rates with Millennium and Copthorne Hotels
• Access to online training facilities with Flow
• Death in service benefit for contracted employees

The Lowry Hotel is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Compensation: Competitive salary