Chef De Partie

Entier; Westhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Rate

Annual Leave 28 days per year

Comprehensive Health Support (24-hour)

Wellbeing Vouchers

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Full Protective Uniform

Training and Career Progression

Shine Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Entier is seeking a talented chef to lead the site kitchen at our high-end, bespoke catering events. Based at our Comrie production site and rotating to Edinburgh, Glasgow and venues across Scotland, you will oversee a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You should be passionate about seasonal ingredients, capable of managing budgets, and upholding health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, ingredients and seasonality.
• Experience in busy, fast-paced catering environments.
• Ability to lead a site kitchen and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of cost control and budgets.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a site kitchen at events across Scotland.
• Ensure health and safety practices are maintained.
• Monitor costs and budgets to meet commitments.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget / Cost control

Food safety

Team management

Seasonal ingredients

Job description

This role will support the delivery of our high end, bespoke catering service and will be based at our production site in Comrie, Perth and Kinross and at our events in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland.

Our Wilde Thyme events division specialises in providing Luxury catering and event management service for a variety of events. From fabulous wedding celebrations to high-profile gala dinners and working with World Class brands for corporate events.

Wilde Thyme provides an exceptional Dining experience that showcases Scotland’s amazing local Larder which is at the heart of our organisation.

A flexible approach is essential as you will be required to work evenings and weekends to ensure the success of the events that you are assigned to. The working pattern will be 5 out of 7 days per week to meet business commitments.

To be considered for this role, you must be passionate about food, ingredients and seasonality – and be able to demonstrate that you can work to the highest standards. You must be smart in appearance, enthusiastic and have previous experience of working in a busy, fast paced environment. You must also be able to actively demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours and have an approachable, friendly and helpful manner towards colleagues and customers at all times.

You must be highly motivated and organised in order to be able to lead a site kitchen at an event. You should also have a good understanding of cost control and be able to deliver on budgets. It is essential that you are able to demonstrate your leadership as a Chef and also to ensure that a high level of health and safety practices are maintained at all times by you and the team that you are working with.

As an employee of Entier you will be expected to actively embrace and promote our values, ensuring that they guide interactions and actions at all times.

We position attracts an annual salary of £35,000 per annum.

Join our team and receive these exceptional benefits while thriving in a supportive and rewarding work environment.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Enjoy a highly competitive salary of £35,000 per annum reflecting our commitment to valuing your skills and contributions.
• Annual Leave: We believe in promoting work-life balance, and you'll be entitled to 28 days holidays per year, providing you with time to rest, recharge, and spend quality moments with your loved ones.
• Comprehensive Health Support: Your well-being is a priority, and we provide access to a 24-hour GP service, ensuring you have support whenever you need it.
• Enhance Your Wellbeing: Earn Vouchers to spend at high street retailers for Walking, Cycling, and Mindfulness with our Wellbeing App.
• Employee Assistance Program: Your mental and emotional well-being matters to us, and our comprehensive employee assistance program offers counselling and life advice support to help you navigate life's challenges.
• Company Pension Scheme: We care about your future, and that's why we offer a reliable company pension scheme operated by Legal and General, providing you with financial security for your retirement.
• Life Assurance: Providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Full Protective Uniform: Your safety and comfort are paramount, and we provide a complete protective uniform, ensuring a safe and professional work environment.
• Training and Career Progression: We support internal development, and you'll have access to various training and development opportunities to enable you to enhance your skill.
• Shine Recognition Scheme: Your hard work and dedication deserve recognition, and our Shine Recognition Scheme highlights and celebrates your contributions to the team and the company's success.

Benefits

We provide you with a unique opportunity to make a valuable contribution to a growing and dynamic organisation:Become part of the ‘Entier Family’, a local, global food companyWork for a recognised Employer of ChoiceFantastic employee recognition & reward through our 'SHINE' ProgrammeFantastic career opportunities both locally and globallyAn award-winning modern apprenticeship programme - our ‘Fresh Olives’Work and train alongside some of the best chefs in the country both on and offshore