Chef De Partie

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef or Chef De Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a stunning hotel set in the Shropshire countryside, providing excellent service and quality food. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation while supporting the Head Chef in menu development and kitchen operations. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, this position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing support and training

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

Ongoing incentives and rewards

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to follow standards and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently.
• Ensure food preparation meets high standards and safety regulations.
• Assist in training kitchen staff and managing section operations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Compliance

Menu Development

Education

Experience as Commis Chef or Chef De Partie

Job description

Who are we
Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals is an 87-bedroom hotel beautifully placed in the Shropshire countryside, with a full leisure club, health spa, meetings and events to compliment the hotels oak room restaurant and 1630 bar. A 4* hotel, perfectly situated for business and leisure, sat within 15 acres of gardens and woodland. Excellent service, quality food and beverage, and an overwhelming sense of teamwork are key to our success.

Role Responsibilities
You’ll support the Head Chef in ensuring the efficient and effective running of the Kitchen. You will ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with the food safety regulations. You will assist in the training of others. You will support the achievement of budgeted food gross profit and run your section to the highest possible standards.

• To ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard and in keeping with specifications.
• To ensure that your section is ran efficiently, whilst ensuring that you maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen operation.
• To ensure ordering is accurate and all fridges, freezers and all food storage is stock rotated. To follow the specs set out by the Head Chef to ensure consistency in what you do every day.
• To support the Head Chef in implementing and developing all new menus.
• To ensure that you are correctly dressed and adhere to high personal hygiene standards.
• To comply with all regulations as stated in the normal operating procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance issues are reported immediately following the correct procedure.
• To undertake all budgetary controls to achieve budgeted gross profit. Consideration given to stock control and rotation, purchasing, price and portion control, and wastage.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working in a hotel kitchen as a Commis Chef or Chef De Partie.
• To be able to follow standards and have good organisational skills.
• Make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Good communicate with the kitchen and restaurant team
• To be an active team player who ensures their colleagues are supported well

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on-going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
• On-going incentives and rewards
• Meals on duty