Chef de Partie - A Great career Future

First Contact Chefs; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Crawley is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. The role involves leading a section to produce high-quality dishes while training and developing team members. Ideal candidates will have NVQ levels 2 & 3 and experience in high-standard establishments. Benefits include complimentary meals and development opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Great training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section.

Skills

Cooking techniques and styles

Food hygiene and safety standards

Supervisory skills

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.

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 while maintaining 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 to 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, assign tasks to team members, and ensure proper execution.
6. Write daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfer requests for approval.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, ensuring maximum utilization of food.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and utilize surpluses to control costs.
9. Communicate with back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3.
• Experience working in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Computer literacy.
• 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 during shifts.

How to Apply:

Send your most recent updated CV to [e-mail]. For more information about this role, please contact us or visit firstcontactchefs.com.

This is a permanent position. Applicants must have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent, and a hygiene certificate. You must be working in or residing in the UK and able to prove your right to work.

We thank you for your interest; only suitable candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be responded to.

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