CHEF DE PARTIE - Villiers Hotel Buckingham

Villiers Hotel - Buckingham; Buckingham; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Descripción de la vacante

Villiers Hotel Buckingham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll take ownership of your section, prep and deliver dishes to a high standard, while maintaining hygiene and safety guidelines. You’ll work alongside the Head Chef and team to ensure memorable dining experiences for our guests.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate up to £12.82 and opportunities to develop culinary skills in a historic, 18th Century hotel setting in Buckingham.

Formación

• Experience as Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Passion for food and delivering quality.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for your own section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to high standards.
• Prepare, cook and deliver dishes per menus and guidelines.
• Ensure food is delicious, well-presented and served timely.
• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness and organisation.
• Monitor stock levels and minimise waste; store ingredients correctly.
• Support and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Conocimientos

Chef de Partie experience

Food hygiene

Work under pressure

Time management

Team player

Flexible attitude

Educación

Catering qualifications advantageous

Descripción del empleo

Villiers Hotel is a spectacular 18th Century 49-bedroom hotel situated in the heart of the historic market town of Buckingham. Villiers has undergone a major refurbishment to all front of house areas and The Old Town Hall which provides all the meeting, serviced offices and function space.

CHEF DE PARTIE - 40 hpw (full-time)

Up to £12.82 per hour

We are looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. If you have a genuine passion for food, take pride in delivering high-quality dishes and thrive in a busy kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you!

Working alongside our Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will play an important role in delivering excellent food and memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistently high standards across all areas of the kitchen.

What will you be doing?

• Taking responsibility for your own section of the kitchen, ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Preparing, cooking and delivering dishes in line with our menus, recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Ensuring food is consistently delicious, well-presented and served in a timely manner.
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness and organisation.
• Monitoring stock levels, minimising waste and ensuring ingredients are stored correctly.
• Supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team where required.
• Contributing ideas for menu development, seasonal specials and improvements to our food offering.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure an excellent guest experience.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• A genuine passion for food, cooking and delivering quality.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute to the success of the kitchen.
• Relevant catering qualifications would be advantageous, although practical experience and the right attitude are equally valued.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary, with tips where applicable.
• The opportunity to develop your culinary skills and progress your career.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The chance to contribute ideas and be part of a passionate kitchen team.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work Location: In person