Chef de Partie - A Great Career

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

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Tamworth is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will lead a section and create high-quality dishes while maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates have NVQ Levels 2 & 3 and experience in an AA Rosette establishment, along with a passion for cooking and team development. The position offers various benefits, including complimentary meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentives

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an AA Rosette establishment.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of your kitchen section.
• Lead and supervise team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Cooking techniques and styles

Food safety and hygiene

Team leadership

Communication in English

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent

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 high-quality dishes and uphold the highest standards.

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

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee the daily operations 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. Assign tasks to team members and ensure they are carried out correctly.
6. Manage stock through requisitions and transfers, maintaining 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 utilize surpluses to control costs.
9. Coordinate with back-of-the-house staff to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Requirements:

• 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 safety and hygiene, including COSHH.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentives schemes.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals on duty.

Application Process:

Please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more information, contact us directly or visit firstcontactchefs.com.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with references, experience in fresh produce, and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, with a hygiene certificate. You must be based in or working in the UK and have valid right-to-work documentation.

We appreciate your interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not receive a response.

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