Chef De Partie - A Great Career

First Contact Chefs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Un hôtel élégant recherche un Chef de Partie enthousiaste pour rejoindre sa brigade de cuisine. Le candidat idéal devra superviser une équipe, maintenir des normes élevées de qualité et partager sa passion pour la cuisine. Une expérience dans un établissement AA Rosette et des qualifications en hygiène alimentaire sont requises. Ce poste offre des opportunités de formation et des avantages tels que des repas gratuits pendant les quarts de travail.

Benefits

Nuits gratuites avec petit-déjeuner

Réduction de 50%

Opportunités de formation et développement

Repas gratuits pendant les quarts de travail

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un établissement AA Rosette.
• Connaissance des normes de sécurité alimentaire.
• Compétences en anglais verbal et écrit.

Responsibilities

• Superviser et diriger une équipe de Commis et Demi Chefs.
• Planifier et superviser le fonctionnement quotidien de la section.
• Maintenir un environnement de cuisine propre et efficace.

Skills

Techniques culinaires

Hygiène alimentaire

Gestion d'équipe

Communication

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3 ou équivalent

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 to create the finest dishes and work to the highest standards.

The key focus of your role is to share your passion for cooking and food with your team, helping to 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, ensuring proper execution.
6. Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfers for approval by the Sous Chef to maintain high stock rotation.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, maximizing food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and utilizing surpluses to control costs.
9. Communicate with back-of-house personnel to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to maintain quality.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentives schemes.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.

Application Details:

To apply for this opportunity, please send your most recent CV. For more career opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.

This is a permanent position. Candidates must have a stable CV, excellent references, and experience with fresh produce. NVQ Level 1 & 2, hygiene certificates, and proof of right to work in the UK are required. Applicants must be UK/EU citizens or hold valid visas with at least 2 years remaining.

We appreciate your interest; only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. Applications will be stored securely and not shared without consent.