Chef De Partie - A Great Career

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

Job summary

Un hôtel élégant recherche un Chef de Partie passionné pour rejoindre son équipe culinaire. La mission implique de diriger une section de cuisine, de former les membres de l'équipe et de produire des plats de haute qualité tout en maintenant les normes d'hygiène. Ce poste offre de belles opportunités de développement professionnel au sein d'un environnement convivial.

Benefits

Nuits gratuites avec petit-déjeuner

Remises de 50%

Opportunités de formation et développement

Repas gratuits pendant le service

Qualifications

• Expérience en établissements AA Rosette.
• Connaissance des normes d'hygiène alimentaire.
• Compétences en informatique souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et superviser le bon fonctionnement de la section.
• Former et diriger une équipe de Commis et Demi Chefs.
• Assurer la conformité des plats selon les recettes.

Skills

Techniques de cuisine

Travail en équipe

Gestion de cuisines

Communication

Education

NVQ niveaux 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 to create the finest dishes and uphold 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 they are carried out correctly.
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, ensuring maximum utilization of food.
8. Participate in food production, portioning 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 hygiene and safety.
6. COSHH knowledge.
7. Good verbal and written English.
8. Computer literacy.
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 Details:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your most recent, up-to-date CV. Feel free to apply if you need any further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position.

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, and possess NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate.

You must be working in or residing in the UK, with proof of right to work (UK/EU citizen, ILR/PR status, or valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining).

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, with documentation to be provided during recruitment.

Applications will be considered, but only those matching the criteria will be contacted. If you haven't heard within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful.

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