Chef De Partie - Restaurants

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Butlin's as a Chef de Partie where you will lead a team in the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation and guest experience. This role offers growth through the Butlin's Chef Academy, enhancing your culinary skills in a fun environment. Ideal for enthusiastic candidates dedicated to team success and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role at a similar level.
• Hardworking and proactive attitude.
• Confident in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in food preparation and presentation.
• Oversee section duties and mentor commis chefs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food Safety

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 Butlins' food propositions.

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

In this role, you will oversee small teams of commis chefs, ensuring the delivery of quality food while adhering to food safety policies. You will be enrolled in our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy to develop your skills in a fun, educational environment, supporting your progression to senior roles.

As a Chef de Partie, you will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, manage daily operations within your section, and ensure efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will maintain a clean and organized workstation, demonstrate health and safety responsibilities as standard behavior, and lead, train, and mentor commis chefs with guidance and support.

Your responsibilities also include preparing and cooking dishes according to recipes, completing daily food diaries, and assisting in controlling budget margins with support from the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

About You

We seek individuals with experience at a similar level or those looking to step up in their culinary career.

You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in finding ways to improve team performance and uphold our brand standards.

Energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role's value in enhancing guest experience are ideal.

You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining health, safety, and hygiene standards.

We value chefs who are fun, eager to participate, work well in a team, and are committed to providing guests with a memorable experience.

Typical working hours are five days over seven, totaling 40 hours per week.

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we are dedicated to fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we have been creating memorable holidays for guests, from action-packed family breaks to adult-only events.

Our culture is highly praised by our team members, emphasizing our three core values: creating smiles, getting stuck in, and caring for each other. We believe our chefs are special, and our guests love returning to our restaurants as part of their holiday experience.

If you want a role where you can make a difference, enjoy teamwork, and ensure guests have a great time, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us now — there has never been a more exciting time to be part of Butlin's!