Chef De Partie

Holroyd Howe; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in Tandridge is seeking a Chef de Partie to be an integral part of the kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality meals for students and staff, manage stock levels, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum and opportunities for career development within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive kitchen team

Time off during school holidays

Flexible weekend working

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as Chef de Partie.
• Ability to manage stock levels and oversee kitchen operations.
• Experience in a professional catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent high-standard food/service.
• Manage, train, and support a kitchen team.
• Adhere to Health, Hygiene, and Safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Delegation skills

Analytical problem solving

Passion for food and customer service

Job description

As our next Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, supporting the preparation and service of high-quality meals for students and staff. You will assist with food preparation, maintain high food hygiene standards, and ensure smooth kitchen operations. You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing and positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.

• At least 3 years experience as Chef de Partie.

• Responsible to manage stock levels of the section you are overseeing.

• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.

• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to.

• Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.

• You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities.

• You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team.

• You provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.

• Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills.

• Good delegation and influencing skills.

• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving.

• Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.

• Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

• To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on:

  • Sustainability – at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
  • Nutrition – we take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
  • Food Innovation – we offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team. From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum.
• Work in a supportive, professional kitchen team within one of Surrey's most prestigious independent schools.
• Enjoy time off during school holidays.
• Alternate weekend working (approximately 3 per term) to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills and progress within a reputable company.