Chef De Partie - Restaurants

Butlin's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Chef de Partie at Butlin's, where you'll play a vital role in kitchen operations and team leadership. This opportunity provides a fun environment to advance your culinary skills while ensuring top-notch food safety and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates are proactive and thrive in a vibrant team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level or willingness to advance culinary career.
• Hardworking, reliable, and energetic.
• Confident leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef & Head Chef in kitchen operations.
• Maintain food safety standards and manage a team of commis chefs.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to pre-approved recipes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Proactive Problem Solving

Culinary Skills

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 food safety policies are followed. You will be enrolled in our Butlins Chef Academy to develop your skills in a fun, educational environment, supporting your progression to senior roles.

In this role, you will deputise for the sous chef in their absence, oversee daily operations in your section, and ensure efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.

You will maintain a clean and organised workstation, adhere to health and safety regulations, and lead, train, and mentor commis chefs with guidance and support.

Prepare and cook dishes according to pre-approved recipes, complete daily food diaries, and assist in managing budget margins with support from the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

About You

We are seeking individuals with experience at a similar level or those looking to advance their culinary careers.

You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in seeking improvements to ensure consistent delivery of our brand standards.

Energetic, enthusiastic, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role in enhancing guest experience and team potential are ideal.

It is essential to have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and to be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Additional responsibilities include managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Our chefs are valued for their enthusiasm and team spirit, contributing to memorable guest experiences. The role involves working five days over seven, totaling 40 hours per week.

About Butlin's

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

Our team members often cite our vibrant culture as one of the best aspects of working here. We strive to create an environment where we "Create Smiles," "Get Stuck In," and genuinely "Care For Each Other."

If you're looking for a role that combines fun, teamwork, and guest satisfaction, this might be the perfect opportunity. Join us now—there's never been a more exciting time to be part of Butlin's!