Chef de Partie

The Belfry Hotel & Resort; Wishaw CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel as a Chef de Partie, focusing on preparing exquisite dishes for events and conferences. With a commitment to excellence, you'll work in a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation and safety. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Mental health support

Healthcare schemes

Wagestream for financial management

Complimentary shift meals

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a fine dining kitchen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items for conferences and events.
• Manage a kitchen section during busy services.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for food

Job description

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognized as world-class, and hosted this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.

We are embarking on a new chapter with a major expansion and renovation project, due for completion in Autumn 2025, with an investment exceeding £80 million. This includes a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and more.

We prioritize taking care of our team as much as our guests, evidenced by our inclusion in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work and Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. Join us as we unveil a new, unparalleled resort.

Salary: £32,726 annually, comprising a base of £30,526 plus approximately £2,200 in gratuities, offering a rewarding package.

About the Kitchen

The Ryder Restaurant, our flagship, holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily, including buffet options for guests and delegates. We also operate four other outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen, Rocca's, The Brabazon Bar, and the Pastry Kitchen. Our Banqueting team caters to various events. Join our kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and advance your culinary career, whether experienced or starting out.

About The Role

As a Chef de Partie in the banqueting kitchen, your focus will be on preparing menu items for conferences and events based on hotel occupancy, and preparing food in advance for upcoming weeks. You may also take ownership of the kitchen in the absence of management.

Responsibilities include:

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced locally
• Understanding allergens and dietary safety standards
• Logging temperatures for hot items and refrigerators to ensure compliance
• Managing a kitchen section during busy services and supporting team members for efficient delivery
• Cleaning and maintaining your section and other kitchen areas to remain compliant

About You

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a fine dining kitchen and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Additional qualities include:

• Passion for food and seasonal ingredients
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Experience in taking ownership of your section, portion control, and logging wastage for accurate GP%
• Ability to build strong relationships with team and colleagues
• Understanding of COSHH and HACCP standards

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development: On-the-job coaching, in-house training, online learning via The Belfry Campus, apprenticeships, and internal promotion opportunities.

Wellness: Discounted gym memberships, mental health support through The Burnt Chef Project, healthcare schemes, Wagestream for financial management, and Cycle2Work schemes.

Appreciation: Belfry Awards, loyalty recognition, discounts at resort amenities, Perkbox rewards, free parking, subsidized taxis, and complimentary shift meals.

Sustainability & Community: Green Tourism Silver Award, GEO Certification, charity initiatives, and environmental responsibility integrated into operations.

Our Values: We foster a community that values contribution and growth, guided by our Belfry Beliefs — Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day.

If you want to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact, join The Belfry Hotel & Resort.