Chef De Partie - A Great Career Future

First Contact Chefs; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A stylish hotel in Cambridgeshire is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role involves overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring food quality and hygiene standards. This is a permanent position offering training and benefits, including complimentary meals and discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Conduct daily quality inspections of food in your section.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety

English

Computer Literacy

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3

Job description

Job Title: Chef de Partie

This stylish and elegant hotel is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team, working alongside a highly talented Head Chef.

Main Responsibilities:

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 completed correctly.
6. Manage stock levels by preparing requisitions and transfers for approval.
7. Maintain cleanliness and efficiency in your kitchen section.
8. Participate in food production, portioning, and cost control.
9. Coordinate with back-of-house personnel to ensure efficient food service.
10. Conduct daily quality inspections of food in your section.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotels or restaurants.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, 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 incentive schemes.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.

Application Process:

Please send your most recent CV to us. For more opportunities, visit First Contact Chefs. This is a permanent position, requiring candidates to have stable references and experience with fresh produce. Applicants must possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, hygiene certificates, and legal right to work in the UK, including EU/UK citizenship or valid work permits.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. Applications are stored securely and not shared without consent.