Chef de Partie - A great Career

First Contact Chefs; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned gastro pub in Newmarket is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie. The role involves preparing dishes with fresh produce and working independently. Candidates must have previous experience in a high-quality establishment and NVQ Level 1 & 2. This is a permanent position offering excellent training opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Competitive salary

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share of tips

A friendly brigade

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy, high-quality establishment.
• Stable CV with excellent, traceable references.
• Possession of a hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Work on your own initiative.
• Prepare and present dishes using fresh produce.
• Manage sections of the kitchen effectively.

Skills

Experience using fresh ingredients

Ability to work independently

All-rounder chef skills

Education

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 2

Job description

This warm and welcoming gastro pub, located in a wonderful area, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team.

The charming village pub has been awarded 1AA Rosette for its beautiful British dishes, created using fresh produce.

They offer an ever-changing seasonal menu to showcase the best produce available. The property is renowned for its cuisine, prepared under a talented Head Chef, with the kitchen team incorporating home-grown garden produce into the menu.

Due to the location of this Chef de Partie vacancy, all candidates must be able to drive and own their own transport, or be willing to live in.

As a Chef de Partie, you must be able to work on your own initiative.

Requirements for this role include:

1. Being an experienced all-rounder
2. The ability to work independently
3. Experience using fresh ingredients
4. Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy, high-quality establishment
5. Possession of NVQ Level 1 &/or 2

Benefits include:

• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• A friendly brigade
• Competitive salary
• Share of tips
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent, traceable references, and experience working with fresh produce. They should also possess NVQ Level 1 and 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate.

You must be working in or residing in the UK, and able to prove your right to work in the UK, whether as a UK/EU citizen, with ILR/PR status, or holding a valid work permit/visa with at least 2 years remaining.

In line with UK immigration laws, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, with documentation available upon request.

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

This is a permanent position.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours; otherwise, your application will be considered unsuccessful.

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