Chef De Partie - Main Kitchen

Fairmont; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training opportunities

Pension

28 days holiday

Staff rates

Discounts across Accor hotels

Team culture

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to coordinate and supervise the kitchen team across all outlets. You will review function sheets, mentor junior staff, and ensure consistency in cooking methods, quality, and presentation.

In this role you will manage inventory, assist with staff rotas, control costs, and support new menu development with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Confident, dynamic speaker capable of engaging with all levels.
• Positive, enthusiastic personality with ability to build trust.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team to ensure high performance.
• Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures.
• Work with Sous Chefs on daily operations and update the team on function sheets.
• Oversee cooking methods to ensure consistency in quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, assist in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in training programmes for continuous improvement.
• Support external duties such as events, promotions, and demonstrations as required.
• Develop and implement new menu items with Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitor and control food costs, minimise waste and maximise resources.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness.
• Assist in staff rotas and manage section staffing levels.
• Maintain and update recipe files for standardisation.
• Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before service.
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Independent worker

Job description

Job Description

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork
• Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures
• Work closely with Sous Chefs on daily operations, including reviewing function sheets and communicating updates to the team
• Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods for all outlets, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
• Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies
• Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement
• Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required
• Develop and implement new menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
• Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality
• Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levels
• Maintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen
• Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people