Chef de Partie

The Belfry; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at resort restaurants

Perkbox discounts

Free parking

Complimentary meals during shifts

Job summary

The Pastry Kitchen at The Belfry Hotel & Resort creates desserts, pastries, cakes and sweet treats for all outlets. You will work with a talented pastry team to deliver handcrafted desserts at a high volume, learning under our head pastry chef to become a top patissier.

We offer on-target earnings of £33,663.04 annually (base £31,441.60 plus £2,221.44 gratuities). The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience as a demi chef de partie or higher and a passion for quality.

Qualifications

• Experience producing desserts and pastries for high-volume F&B outlets.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary safety in kitchen operations.
• Understanding COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve high-quality desserts and cakes for all F&B outlets and banqueting.
• Manage a section of the pastry kitchen during service and support teammates.
• Ensure portion control, weights, measurements, and waste logging for GP%.

Skills

Dessert production

Attention to allergens

Food safety COSHH HACCP

2+ years Demi Chef de Partie

Communication & presentation

Portion control & wastage logging

Job description

The BelfryHotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedroomsand suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisureclub and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised asworld-class, and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you'redrawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement ofguest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you inour vibrant team.

The Belfryhas undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80million, marking a new and exciting chapter in our history. The resort has beentransformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space,149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club and a host of otherenhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

We believein taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we werenamed in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well asSpringboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a newand unparalleled resort.

ThePastry Kitchen

The PastryKitchen is a small but perfectly formed kitchen that produces desserts,pastries, cakes and sweet treats for the whole resort. Working alongside agreat team of chefs, you will work together to deliver a variety of handcrafted desserts to all of our food and beverage outlets.
If you want to learn pastry and sweets on a high volume level, this kitchen isthe best place for you. Headed up by our amazingly talented head pastry chef,we will refine your knowledge and sculpt your skills to make you one of thebest patissiers in the business.

Theon-target earning potential for this role is £33,663.04 annual salary,compromising of a base salary of £31,441.60 plus a qualified estimate of£2,221.44 gratuities per annum.

About therole

As a Chef dePartie within the Pastry kitchen your day will be focused on producing andserving high quality desserts and cakes for all F&B outlets and banquetingwithin the resort.

You willalso be responsible for:

• Cooking and deliveringbeautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from localsuppliers
• Understanding the importance ofallergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
• All temperature logging for hotitems and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running a section of the kitchenthroughout a busy service and providing support to your team mates toensure a fast and accurate delivery.
• Clearing and cleaning of yoursection and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant

About you

The idealcandidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ of experience as a demi chef departie or higher.

In addition,you will be:

• Passionate about food andworking with seasonal ingredients
• possess excellent communicationand presentation skills
• Standards-driven, with afantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in taking ownershipover your section and working towards guidelines of portion controlincluding weights and measurements and logging all wastage for moreaccurate GP %
• Able to develop strongrelationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding ofCOSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Learning& Development

We inspireand develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-housetraining and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus.We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognisedqualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programmeempowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executiveroles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensureall our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to supportyou to achieve your potential.

Weprioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellnessprogrammes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, weoffer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcareschemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans,while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. WithWagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and accesswages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work schemesupports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showingour appreciation

Weappreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition,and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort'srestaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Accessto Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spotrewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service,and complimentary meals during shifts.

Making adifference

We arecommitted to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from GreenTourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands,prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. Weintegrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over£20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work atpersonal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our communitycontributions.

OurValues

Working hereis more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’scontribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success - regardless ofdepartment or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions,Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't just words; they're thefoundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.

If you'reseeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact –then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.