Chef de Partie - Elevate Your Career in a 4-Star Hotel

Excel Recruitment; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leading 4-star hotel

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive and professional kitchen

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is excited to present a Chef de Partie position at a respected 4-star hotel in Derry/Londonderry. You will join a professional kitchen team, work alongside Head and Sous Chefs, and contribute to the hotel’s diverse restaurant, banqueting, wedding, and events operations.

We are seeking a passionate chef who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• Experience within a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• A passion for fresh, quality ingredients and delivering outstanding food.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety procedures.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn, develop, and support colleagues.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in line with hotel standards and specifications.
• Efficiently manage your section while maintaining excellent organisation and cleanliness.
• Ensure consistency and quality in all food produced.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with menu development and the introduction of new dishes.
• Accurately manage stock levels, ordering, stock rotation, and food storage procedures.
• Help minimise waste and contribute to achieving food gross profit targets.
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and assist in resolving stock discrepancies.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and follow the correct procedures.
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety regulations, and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Hotel kitchen

High-volume service

HACCP

Food safety

Organisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Excel Recruitment is excited to present a Chef de Partie position at a respected 4-star hotel in Derry/Londonderry. You will join a professional kitchen team, work alongside Head and Sous Chefs, and contribute to the hotel’s diverse restaurant, banqueting, wedding, and events operations.

We are seeking a passionate chef who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and developing your career in a dynamic environment.