Chef De Partie - A Great Career Future

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. In this role, you'll lead a section in a stylish hotel, creating exquisite dishes while upholding the highest culinary standards. Your passion for cooking will help train and develop your team, ensuring exceptional food quality and hygiene practices. With opportunities for training and development, this permanent position offers a vibrant work environment where your culinary skills can shine. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentives

Excellent 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 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

Food Hygiene and Safety

Team Leadership

English Proficiency

Computer Literacy

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 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. 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 utilize surpluses to control costs.
9. Coordinate with back-of-house personnel to ensure efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to maintain quality.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentives schemes.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV. For more opportunities, visit First Contact Chefs. This is a permanent position.

Applicants should have a stable CV with excellent references, experience with fresh produce, NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent, and hygiene certification. You must be working or residing in the UK and able to prove your right to work.

We appreciate your interest. If your profile matches our criteria, we will contact you within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be responded to.

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