Chef de Partie

Torquay Leisure Hotels Ltd; Torquay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel in Torquay as a Chef de Partie. This full-time role involves preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while ensuring food hygiene standards. Enjoy benefits like free meals and leisure facility access, in a vibrant kitchen team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounts on spa treatments

Free staff meals

Up to 28 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is essential.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes.
• Assisting in training Commis Chefs.
• Monitoring portion and waste control.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Hygiene

Job description

TLH Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5JS

It’s an exciting time to join Team TLH. We’re on a mission to be the ‘Number One choice for all Hotel Based Leisure in Torquay’ with an ambition to be busy 365 days a year! Our star-studded team is the key to delivering our mission and we want the best people in the Bay to be part of it.

As a Chef de Partie, you will join our friendly and professional Hotel Kitchen team in preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within the speciality section.

Previous kitchen experience is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes; overseeing a section of work within the Kitchen
• Assist in the training of Commis Chefs working with you
• Helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef to enhance menus and develop new dishes
• Ensuring you and the Kitchen team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of Health and Safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

Our values – STARS

Our values are integral to our business and guide how we operate at every level of the organisation. The ideal candidate’s STARS values for this role are:

• Service – Promptly prepare and cook orders for our guests as part of breakfast and/or dinner service
• Teamwork – Work well alongside Front of House team and the rest of the Kitchen team to achieve a high standard of service every time
• Attitude – Maintain a positive and professional attitude with good time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Respect – Act in a respectful way towards all other members of the TLH team
• Safe and Sustainable – Abide by all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety laws

What we have to offer:

As part of the TLH Team, you will be available to take advantage of exceptional company benefits including:

• Free use of the leisure facilities (during selected times)
• Discounts on Aztec Spa treatments and facilities
• Discounts on accommodation and Aztec Leisure memberships for friends and family
• Full induction to ensure you hit the ground running
• Free staff meals whilst on duty
• Up to 28 days annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

Hours and rate of pay

This is a full-time permanent role of 40 hours across 5 days, which will include split shifts and require some weekend availability.

Hourly Rate: £12.45 per hour

About TLH Leisure Resort

Open 365 days of the year, TLH Leisure Resort is based in the heart of Torquay. Comprising four inter-linked hotels which include the TLH Derwent, TLH Victoria, TLH Toorak, and TLH Carlton Hotels on a single site. We offer a range of accommodation and shared entertainment plus the well-renowned Aztec Leisure brand, offering unique leisure and spa facilities to guests and locals.

Ready to apply?

Are you ready to join Team TLH? We’d love to meet you and discuss how you would be the perfect fit for this role. Please submit your CV and covering letter and apply online today. If shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. If you are intending to park on site whilst attending an interview, please ensure you register your vehicle at Hotel Reception to secure free parking.

Alternatively please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Write to: HR Department, TLH Leisure Resort, Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HL