Luxury Kitchen Captain – Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training and development opportunities

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, England, is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to join our five‑star team. You will work with talented chefs to deliver 5‑star quality food for our guests and assist with training, ensuring smooth operation and Fairmont standards across all sections.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen team members, coaching juniors, controlling costs, maintaining hygiene and safety, and developing new menu items with the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork.
• Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs on daily operations, including reviewing function sheets and communicating updates to the team.
• Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods for all outlets, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies.
• Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement.
• Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required.
• Develop and implement new menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality.
• Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levelsMaintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen.
• Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen.
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Food handling

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere in Knutsford, England, is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to join our five‑star team. You will work with talented chefs to deliver 5‑star quality food for our guests and assist with training, ensuring smooth operation and Fairmont standards across all sections.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen team members, coaching juniors, controlling costs, maintaining hygiene and safety, and developing new menu items with the Executive Chef.