Chef De Partie - A Great Career Future

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

Job summary

A stylish hotel in Hounslow is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade. In this role, you will oversee a section in the kitchen, ensuring the creation of high-quality dishes while training your team. The position offers excellent training and development opportunities, coupled with unparalleled benefits, including complimentary stays and discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount.

Team awards and incentive schemes.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Complimentary meals on duty.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the day-to-day running of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knowledge of food 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.

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 and assign tasks to team members, ensuring proper execution.
6. Prepare daily requisitions for wine, dry storage, food, and transfers for approval to maintain 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 utilizing surpluses to control costs.
9. Communicate with back-of-the-house personnel to ensure 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 environment.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• COSHH knowledge.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

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

Application Details:

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

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This is a permanent position.

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

We appreciate your interest. Only applications matching the criteria will be responded to within 72 hours. Unsuccessful applications will not be contacted.

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