Demi Chef De Partie

Castlebridge Hospitality; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant in Chester is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join their talented team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and contributing to innovative menu development. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about creating dishes with local ingredients and eager to grow within the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

50% off dining bill

Fully funded Apprenticeship programme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Flexible shift patterns

Monthly recognition rewards

Access to Wagestream platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury restaurant environment is preferred.
• Passion for creating dishes with local ingredients.
• Desire to grow in a culinary career.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced chefs to create delicious dishes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Contribute to menu development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Work ethic

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

Situated in the heart of this historic Roman town, The Forge Restaurant is one of Chester’s best restaurants, known for delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal, The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in this lovely, elegant space.

We bring a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking, marrying the refinement of century-old techniques with the very best local ingredients. The Forge aims to bring to life the flavours, textures, and aromas of the lands that surround us, always with the customer at the heart.

The Role:

Are you a talented and passionate chef seeking an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills? We are looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced chefs to create delicious dishes, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and contribute to menu development. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join us on this culinary journey and elevate your career!

The Ideal Candidate:

If you are passionate about creating top-notch dishes with the best local ingredients and thrive in a luxury restaurant environment, we want to hear from you. Attention to detail is key as a Demi Chef de Partie. Your ability to deliver impeccable plates of food consistently will be highly valued. We seek someone driven and ambitious, eager to grow in their culinary career and contribute to our kitchen's ongoing success.

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety is essential. If you possess a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, you will be a great fit for our team.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, starting from £50 per night, including breakfast.
• 50% off your bill when dining in our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical, and more from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for recommending friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts to suit your lifestyle; we operate 24/7, so shifts are adaptable.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Access to Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay when needed.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7.
• An internal social media platform connecting colleagues and the wider group.