Senior Chef De Partie

The Ivy Collection; Cobham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development program

Extra holidays

Staff discount

Gift voucher

Retailer discounts

Guaranteed minimum hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Cobham seeks a Senior Chef de Partie to lead a section, mentor junior chefs, and maintain high standards across all dishes. You will collaborate with kitchen management to ensure consistency, quality, and efficient prep levels in a forward-thinking kitchen.

Join a team that values culinary excellence, rigorous training, and opportunities for career development, with competitive pay and staff benefits including discounts and holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and high culinary techniques.
• A strong understanding of all sections across the kitchen.
• In-depth understanding of Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels across all sections.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Experience as Chef de Partie

Food safety knowledge

Efficient under pressure

Kitchen section knowledge

Job description

The Ivy Collection:

The Ivy is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, The Ivy represents elegance, sophistication, and culinary excellence. With a rich history spanning decades, our commitment to exceeding guest expectations remains unwavering.

Job Description:

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and consistency of dishes across all sections and the ensuring daily prep levels are met by our dedicated prep team. You will work closely with the Kitchen senior management, taking ownership of your section while helping to train and mentor junior chefs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie looking to bring their skills to a forward- thinking kitchen and take the next step in their career.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for cooking and learning.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and high culinary techniques.
• A strong understanding of all sections across the kitchen.
• In-depth understanding of Food Safety.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels across all sections.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Senior Chef de Partie!

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.