Chef De Partie - A Great Career Future

First Contact Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A stylish hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Candidates should have NVQ qualifications and experience in prestigious establishments. This position offers various benefits, including complimentary meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin-star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee day-to-day running of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety

Team Leadership

English

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3

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.

Main Duties:

1. Plan and oversee 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, optimizing food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning, and cost control.
9. Coordinate with back-of-house personnel for efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in a Michelin-star or 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 (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.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.

Application Process:

Please send your most recent CV to #. Visit firstcontactchefs for other career opportunities. This is a permanent position requiring candidates to have a stable CV, excellent references, and experience with fresh produce. Candidates must possess NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, hygiene certification, and proof of right to work in the UK. Only applications matching these criteria will be considered. We appreciate your interest and will contact only shortlisted candidates within 72 hours.