Chef de Partie

The Farm Restaurant & Bar, Northwood; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Northwood is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This role involves food preparation, maintaining high standards, and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates should have experience in a kitchen environment and a strong command of English.

Benefits

Tips

Discounted or free food

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food preparation and cooking in a kitchen environment.
• Strong dedication to your craft.
• Ability to develop good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food from agreed, seasonally changing menus.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health, and safety systems.
• Manage your own kitchen section during service.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Chef de Partie

The Chef de Partie is responsible for food preparation, maintaining consistent standards working under the Head Chef. You will assist the HC and support other team members to ensure the successful running of the kitchen, following all recipes according to the specification sheets, and adhering to food practices to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare food from agreed, seasonally changing menus.
2. Handle the preparation, production, and service of food to the required standard in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication among colleagues within and outside your department.
4. Ensure compliance with in-house HACCP, food hygiene, health, and safety systems.
5. Strive to exceed standards to promote improvements and enhance guest feedback.
6. Maintain the day-to-day operational standards of the kitchen.
7. Manage your own kitchen section during service.
8. Take responsibility for all areas of kitchen operations.
9. Prepare reports, including recording food temperatures.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in managing food preparation and cooking in a kitchen environment.
• Excellent diligence and professional attitude.
• Disciplined, eager to share knowledge and learn new skills.
• Strong dedication to your craft.
• Ability to develop good working relationships, adapt to change, and rise to challenges.
• Enthusiasm for your career, trustworthy, and collaborative.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and possess a strong command of English (spoken and written).

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
• Pay: £14.00 per hour (including tips)
• Hours: 20 – 45 hours per week
• Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday shifts, including day and night shifts, with weekend availability
• Benefits: Tips, discounted or free food

Start Date:

Immediate start

About The Farm Restaurant & Bar, Northwood

Bistro-style food in a charming setting.