Chef de Partie

Turks Head; Topsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub in Exeter is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join their vibrant team. This role offers opportunities for culinary development and is perfect for those who enjoy producing quality fresh food in a lively environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in championing excellent service and be committed to delivering fantastic dishes, while also engaging with both kitchen and front of house teams to drive sales and growth.

Benefits

CDP - Sous Chef development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef.
• Passionate about producing quality fresh food.
• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver fantastic food every time.
• Demonstrate creativity in designing new dishes.
• Maintain effective controls on GP and labour.

Skills

Quality fresh food production

Team player

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Chef De Partie

Located in the heart of Exeter's city centre is one of the region's oldest pubs. Since re‑opening in 2021, we have a reputation of always having an engaging and fun team to compliment the vibrant atmosphere. From our dedication to crafting the finest beer from our onsite microbrewery, 6 boutique bedrooms full of character, kitchen serving pub classics with a 'Turks twist' and 5 screens showing a huge variety of sports, we promise working for us wont be boring.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands‑on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro‑active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams