Chef De Partie - Papa Johns

Butlin's; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's is seeking a dedicated Chef de Partie to assist in managing kitchen operations at their resort in Peterborough. The role involves leading a team of commis chefs, preparing dishes according to brand standards, and ensuring a safe, efficient kitchen environment. Join a fun and dynamic team and help create memorable experiences for guests while developing your culinary skills through our Chef Academy.

Benefits

On-resort accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as Chef de Partie or aspiration to step up.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and high-spirited approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef & Head Chef in food preparation and presentation.
• Lead and mentor a small team of commis chefs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will assist the Sous Chef & Head Chef in delivering the Butlins food propositions.

You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to set recipes and brand standards.

Manage small teams of commis chefs, ensuring the delivery of food in compliance with food safety policies. You will be enrolled in our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy to develop your skills in a fun and educational environment, helping you progress to more senior roles.

In this role, you will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, oversee daily operations in your section, and ensure efficiency and safety compliance. Maintain a clean and organised workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations, and demonstrate these standards to the team. Lead, train, and mentor commis chefs with guidance and support.

Prepare and cook dishes following approved recipes, complete daily food diaries, and assist in controlling budget margins with support from the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

We seek individuals with experience at a similar level or those looking to step up in their culinary careers. You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in seeking improvements to consistently meet brand standards.

Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving, understanding their role and the value they bring to guest experience by unleashing team potential.

You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team to deliver high standards in a fast-paced environment.

As a chef at this level, you will also manage margins, control costs, and uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working 35 hours per week, five days over seven, including weekends and late finishes. Shifts vary between 7am and midnight.

On-resort accommodation is available for those looking to relocate.

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we are about fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we've delighted guests with action-packed family breaks and adult-only events.

Our culture is highly valued by our team, focusing on providing guests with an "Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break," embodying our three core values.

If you want a role where you create smiles, get stuck in, and care for each other, this might be the perfect fit. Join us and be part of something exciting!