Chef de Partie

Dumfries Castle Hotel; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Critical illness cover

Employee reward scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free meals when on duty

Gym & pool access

Job summary

Recruit Genie is seeking a Chef de Partie to supervise a kitchen section and support the Sous Chef in delivering high-quality, consistent dishes. You will follow company recipes, manage stock and date labelling, and ensure a clean, well-organised kitchen.

Candidates with Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie experience and hotel/restaurant background will be preferred. Food hygiene qualifications are a plus, and a strong team ethic is essential for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Essential: experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level.
• Desirable: relevant Food Hygiene qualifications.
• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise your section and assist the Sous Chef to ensure high standards of food preparation.
• Follow Company guidelines and recipes to maintain consistency in food quality.
• Assist in the control of all food supplies and purchases, using date labelling processes.
• Maintain full knowledge of all menu items and their service.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times.

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Food Hygiene qualifications are desirable
• Previous experience at Commis Chef or Demi Chef De Partie level is essential.
• Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant environment is essential.

THE ROLE

As Chef de Partie you will supervise your section and assist the Sous Chef to ensure high standards of food preparation are achieved in order to create guest satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that a consistently high level of food preparation is provided, whilst also following the Company guidelines and recipes.
• Assisting in the control of all food supplies and purchases coming in and going out of the kitchen, using date labelling processes.
• Maintaining full knowledge of all menu items and their service
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times.

THE PERSON

You will be a strong team player but also have the initiative to work on your own. You will have excellent attention to detail and be service orientated. You will also be well presented and have excellent standards of personal hygiene/appearance.

You will be friendly and approachable; you will go the extra mile for our guests; you will provide highly consistent good service and you will lead by example.

BENEFITS

• Pension scheme operated by The People's Pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Critical illness cover
• Employee reward scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free meals when on duty
• Use of gym &pool facilities(where available)
• Taxi contribution if you're starting early or finishing late
• Restaurant & spa discount
• Guest experience overnight stay
• Employee of the Month scheme

You must be eligible to work in the UK.