Chef De Partie - A Great Career

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 maintain high 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, assign tasks to team members, and ensure they are carried out correctly.
6. Manage stock by writing daily requisitions and transfers for approval to maintain high stock rotation.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, ensuring maximum food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and utilize surpluses to control costs.
9. Communicate with back-of-house personnel to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentive schemes.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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This is a permanent position. Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references and experience with fresh produce. NVQ Levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, along with a hygiene certificate, are required. Candidates must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove their right to work.

We appreciate your interest. Only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be responded to.

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