Chef de Partie - Live in Accommodation Available

The Abbey Hotel; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Paid day off for birthday

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Saroving Rewards

Employee appreciation events

Family & Friends accommodation rates

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our small brigade in providing quality fresh foods for Restaurant, Bars, Room Service and Meetings & Events. You will work across sections in a busy kitchen, upholding high standards and contributing to a great guest experience.

You will bring a minimum NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or equivalent, be passionate about cooking, and show teamwork, reliability and flexibility for rota patterns across seven days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ food preparation Level 2 or equivalent.
• Previous experience at this level in a professional kitchen using fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes made with fresh foods.
• Work on all sections as required and maintain product and service standards for maximum guest satisfaction.
• Help control departmental expenses including food costs and wages.
• Implement and monitor Health & Hygiene practices and procedures.
• Motivate, coach and train junior team members.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and high morale.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Teamwork

Punctuality

Flexibility

Large volume catering

Education

NVQ Food Preparation Level 2

Job description

28,325.00 per annum plus excellent benefits and service charge

An excellent opportunity to join a small brigade of chefs producing quality fresh foods for our Restaurant, Bars, Room Service and Meeting & Events areas.

Our Kitchen is at the heart of our Food & Beverage department providing food for our guests in our Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Meetings & Events department, catering from 2 to 250 guests. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small brigade of chefs producing quality fresh food to satisfy our guest's appetites. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests, and that is why we are looking for someone who is ready to go above and beyond in everything they do.

Why join the Abbey’s team?

At The Abbey, we love what we do, and we’re looking to grow our team with people who share our passion for success. We want individuals who will bring their own style to every experience and put our guests at the heart of everything they do. We pride ourselves on our team, and we work hard to take their careers to new heights. As part of the Abbey's team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Wagestream – flexible access to your earned wages & financial coaching App
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Saroving Rewards for going the extra mile & delivering exceptional guest service
• Employee appreciation events
• Family & Friends Accommodation rates & employee F & B discounts at all hotels in the group
• Opportunities for training and development & recognising your potential

As a Chef de Partie you will have...

• You will have a minimum of NVQ food preparation Level 2 qualification or equivalent and have previous experience at this level in a professional kitchen working with fresh ingredients.
• Imagination, an eye for detail and a desire & ability to deliver quality fresh a la carte and buffet food with experience of large volume functions and weddings
• A passion for cooking, with a genuine love of food and a real desire to learn and develop your skills.
• A good understanding of all applicable Health & Safety legislation & experience working with strict Health & Hygiene regimes.
• An understanding of food costs and controls
• Punctuality, reliability and a can do attitude.
• The ability to work in a team in a busy environment, sometimes under pressure with self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Flexibility to work on a rota basis across seven days, mornings and evenings as required.

What will I be doing as a Chef de Partie?

• Working in a professional kitchen, preparing and presenting high quality dishes made with fresh foods.
• Working on all sections as required and responsible for maintaining standard of product and service, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Helping to control departmental expenses including food costs and wages, in line with business levels.
• Implementing & monitoring all Health & Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
• Motivating, coaching & training junior members of the team.
• Working well with your team members ensuring a smooth service and high team morale.

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.