Chef de Partie - A Great career Future

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade in Chichester. This role is vital for leading a section and maintaining high culinary standards. Ideal candidates have experience in fine dining establishments and are proficient in leading kitchen teams. Benefits include complimentary stays and training opportunities. Applicants must have NVQ levels 2 & 3 and the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts.

Skills

Cooking techniques and styles

Team leadership

Food hygiene standards

COSHH knowledge

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 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 of 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 team members, ensuring proper execution.
6. Manage stock by writing daily requisitions and transfers for approval.
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. Coordinate with back-of-the-house personnel to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to maintain quality.

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 hygiene and safety standards.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Computer literate.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

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

Application Process:

To apply, please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For further information, contact us directly or visit firstcontactchefs.com.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must 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 or residing in the UK and able to prove your right to work.

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted.

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