Chef de Partie

Mercure Hotels; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as a Chef de Partie, where your culinary skills will shine. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety while training and supervising junior chefs. With opportunities for growth and participation in corporate social responsibility activities, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and guest satisfaction. Embrace the chance to develop new menus and make a significant impact in a vibrant team atmosphere.

Benefits

Employee benefit card with discounted rates worldwide

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunities for growth

Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a similar establishment.
• Excellent skills in various cooking methods and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Train and supervise demi chefs and commis chefs.
• Monitor food portioning and costs.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualification

Job description

Join us as a Chef de Partie at Mercure Hotels

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in professional cooking, be able to work with recipes and specifications, and be creative, reliable, and dependable.

What We Offer

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunities for growth within your property and across the globe
• Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and sanitation, documenting daily
• Handle all food preparations and duties as per standards and policies
• Monitor food portioning, costs, and waste to maintain profitability
• Train, guide, and supervise demi chefs and commis chefs
• Be knowledgeable of all menus and assist in developing new menus
• Adhere to hotel policies and procedures
• Provide daily feedback and report issues to ensure guest satisfaction

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, preferably in a similar standard establishment
• Excellent skills in various cooking methods and ingredients
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to guest requests and menu changes
• Good time management and multitasking skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Fluent English language skills and right to work in the UK
• Must live locally or be able to commute

Additional Details

• Salary: from £13.50 per hour
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality