Chef De Partie - Restaurants & QSR

Butlin's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Chef de Partie at a renowned leisure company, where you’ll enhance your culinary skills in a fun and dynamic environment. You’ll be responsible for food preparation and presentation, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small team, manage kitchen operations, and contribute to memorable guest experiences. With a focus on growth and development, you’ll participate in a prestigious Chef Academy to advance your culinary career. If you’re energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about food, this is the perfect place for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role or eagerness to progress.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering food propositions and managing kitchen operations.
• Oversee commis chefs and ensure compliance with food safety policies.

Skills

Food Safety Level 3

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Budget Management

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.

You will oversee 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, educational environment, supporting your progression to more senior roles.

In this role, you will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, manage daily operations in your section, and ensure efficiency and safety compliance. You will maintain a clean and organised workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations, and lead, train, and mentor commis chefs with guidance and support.

Your responsibilities also include preparing and cooking dishes to pre-approved recipes, completing daily food diaries, and managing 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 progress in their culinary careers. You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in improving team standards.

Energetic, enthusiastic, high-spirited, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role's value to guest experience will thrive here. You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

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

Our chefs at Butlin's are valued as special team members, contributing to a memorable guest experience. The ideal candidate is fun, eager to participate, and committed to excellent service.

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

About Butlin's

At Butlin's, we focus on fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we've delighted guests with a variety of experiences, from family breaks to adult-only events.

Our culture is highly praised by our team, emphasizing our three core values: Create Smiles, Get Stuck In, and Care for Each Other. If you want a role where you can make a difference and be part of a lively team, this is the place for you.

Join us now for an exciting opportunity to be part of the Butlin's family!