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 seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to enhance their kitchen team. You will lead a section, produce high-quality dishes, and train junior staff. Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 2 & 3, experience in top-tier establishments, and a strong understanding of food safety.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Complimentary meals while on duty

Great training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment preferred.
• Background in hotels or restaurants essential.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day operations of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Ensure quality standards through daily food line inspections.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety and hygiene

Leadership

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.

Your role focuses on sharing your passion for cooking and food, training, and developing your team. 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 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. 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 to maintain high stock rotation.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, optimizing food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and utilize surpluses to control costs.
9. Assist back-of-house personnel to maintain efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality standards.

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, including COSHH.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

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

Application Details:

If you are interested, please send your most recent CV. For more opportunities, visit First Contact Chefs.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate.

You must be based in or working in the UK and able to prove your right to work. Applicants must be UK/EU citizens or hold valid ILR/PR status or a work permit with at least 2 years remaining.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours; otherwise, your application was unsuccessful.

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