Chef de Partie - A Great career Future

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A stylish hotel in East Grinstead is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. You will lead a section, ensuring high standards in food quality and team development. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-end restaurants, strong cooking skills, and a commitment to food hygiene. This permanent position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional growth.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount on dining

Team awards and incentive schemes

Complimentary meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin-star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Background in hotel or restaurant settings.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations 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

Team leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

English proficiency

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 team 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 high-quality dishes and maintain high standards. Your role involves sharing your passion for cooking, training, and developing your team. You will work in the informal restaurant within the establishment, producing dishes to a high standard.

Main Duties:

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 carried out correctly.
6. Manage stock by writing daily requisitions and transfers for approval.
7. Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, maximizing food utilization.
8. Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts, and controlling food costs through surplus utilization.
9. Coordinate with back-of-house personnel to ensure 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 hygiene and safety, including COSHH.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• 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 on duty.

Application Process:

To apply, send your updated CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful.

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