Chef De Partie - A Great Career Future

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

Job summary

A stylish hotel in Guildford seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role involves leading a section, creating high-standard dishes, and training junior chefs. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining and a strong understanding of food safety.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount

Team awards and incentive schemes

Comprehensive training and development programs

Complimentary meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin-star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• 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.
• Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Team Leadership

Food Safety

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.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be an integral part of the team, leading a section in the kitchen, creating high-standard dishes, and working to 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 check their execution.
6. Manage stock by writing daily requisitions and transfers for approval to ensure high stock rotation.
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. Communicate with back-of-house personnel to maintain efficient food production.
10. Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality is maintained.

Requirements:

• Ideally NVQ Levels 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• 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 safety and hygiene, including COSHH.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Computer literate.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.
• Team awards and incentive schemes.
• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Complimentary meals on duty.

Application Process:

If interested, please send your most recent CV. Feel free to apply if you need further information about this role.

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

We appreciate your interest, but only candidates matching the criteria will be contacted within 72 hours. If not contacted, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

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