Chef de Partie

The Belfry Hotel and Resorts; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel resort in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Chef de Partie. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, maintaining kitchen compliance, and overseeing your section during service. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience and strong communication skills. This role offers impressive benefits such as discounted gym memberships, wellness programs, and fantastic resort discounts. Join a dedicated team passionate about food and hospitality.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Team social events

Healthcare schemes

Free meals on shift

Fantastic resort discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passionate about food and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for food service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and compliance.
• Take ownership of kitchen section during busy services.

Skills

Cooking with local ingredients

Understanding of allergens

Temperature logging compliance

COSHH and HACCP knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

About the role

In Sam’s we operate a 4-day on 3 day off rota system.

Set up and preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, will prepare food in advance for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team.

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
• An understanding of the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
• Responsibility for all temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your teammates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
• Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant
• Understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.
• Work towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %

About you

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ of experience in as a Chef de Partie and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

In addition, you will be :

• Passionate about food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
• Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Belfry Benefits

Wellness

• Discounted gym membership and access to team-led fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club
• Team social events throughout the year
• Belfry-wide wellness programme with external speakers, focusing on ‘mind, body & soul’
• The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support
• Wagestream access to all employees – track earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want
• Healthcare schemes : life assurance, 24-hour GP, health cash-plans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier’s Charter, demonstrating our commitment to our people

Showing some appreciation

• Long service awards
• Additional paid holiday for long service
• Reward Vouchers
• Free meals on shift in our canteen
• Annual Belfry awards
• Team appreciation events
• Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants, bars, retail, and golf
• Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room
• Free staff parking
• Subsidised taxi service for those who don’t drive
• Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months
• Relocation bonuses

Learning & Development

• Excellent training and career opportunities
• Internal career pathways programmes
• Access to The Belfry Campus Learning
• Commitment to developing our team through apprenticeship programmes

Making a difference

• Belfry ESG committee, dedicated to delivering an environmentally sustainable business
• Supporting industry, local and national charities
• Pledges made on ‘Make Good Grow’, offering our team’s expertise and support to good causes