Chef de Partie - A Great career Future

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

Job summary

A stylish hotel in Westonbirt is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section and produce high-quality dishes. Applicants should have NVQ Levels 2 & 3, experience in a Michelin star setting, and a good knowledge of cooking techniques. The role offers training opportunities and complimentary meals on duty. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided application email.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% discount on dining

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin star or AA Rosette establishment.
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations of your section.
• Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team development

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 under 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 uphold the highest standards. Your role involves sharing your passion for cooking, training, and developing your team. You will be working in the more informal restaurant within the establishment, but still required to produce 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. Prepare daily requisitions for wine, dry storage, and food, and manage kitchen transfers for 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 controlling food costs.
9. Coordinate with back-of-the-house staff 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 safety and hygiene, including COSHH
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Complimentary nights with breakfast and 50% discount
• Team awards and incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Complimentary meals on duty

Application Process:

Please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com. 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. If you do not hear within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful. We are committed to fostering careers in hospitality and supporting talent development.