Chef de Partie - A Great Career

First Contact Chefs; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Ambleside is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie. You will lead a kitchen section, produce high-quality dishes, and help train your team. Ideal candidates will have NVQ levels 2 & 3 and experience in an AA Rosette establishment. This permanent position offers great training opportunities and benefits such as complimentary meals while on duty.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Great training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotels or restaurants.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Computer literate.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Sample food to ensure conformance to recipes.
• Write daily food requisitions for stock maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section.
• Communicate with back-of-the-house personnel for efficient production.

Skills

Cooking techniques and styles

Food safety and hygiene standards

Leadership

Proficiency in English

Education

NVQ levels 2 & 3

Job description

This stylish and elegant hotel is searching for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade working with a highly talented Head Chef.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of the team, leading a section in the kitchen, creating the finest dishes, and working to the highest standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team and help train and develop them. You will work in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, but still be required to produce dishes to a high standard.

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section to meet service requirements.
2. Follow all health and hygiene standards.
3. Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
4. Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
5. Take orders from the Sous Chef and assign tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs, checking they are carried out correctly.
6. Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfers for the approval of the Sous Chef to maintain high stock rotation.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, ensuring maximum utilization of food.
8. Participate in food production, portion meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and utilize food surpluses to control costs.
9. Communicate with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

1. Ideally NVQ levels 2 & 3.
2. Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
3. Background in hotels or restaurants.
4. Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
5. Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
6. COSHH knowledge.
7. Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
8. Computer literate.
9. Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits:

1. Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
2. Team awards and incentive schemes.
3. Great training and development opportunities.
4. Complimentary meals while on duty.

Application Process:

To apply, send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV, excellent references, and experience with fresh produce. NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certificates are required. You must be working in or reside in the UK and prove your right to work.

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