Senior Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Old Windsor; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking establishment as a Senior Chef de Partie, where culinary creativity meets professional growth. This role offers the chance to prepare exquisite dishes while mentoring a dynamic kitchen team. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with a commitment to high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene. With opportunities for career advancement, including access to apprenticeship programs, and a range of enticing benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about the culinary arts. Experience the joy of working in a supportive team that celebrates your achievements and special moments.

Benefits

28 days holiday each year

Extra paid day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Life Assurance

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
• Support and mentor Commis Chefs and CDPs in the brigade.
• Assist in developing new dishes and menus.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Hygiene Standards

Attention to Detail

Culinary Skills

Education

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Job description

Would you like to join our team as a Senior Chef de Partie at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor, where you'll experience an exciting blend of variety, industry-leading professional development, and a vibrant work environment?

As a Senior Chef de Partie you’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to join our Level 4 Chef Apprenticeship.

This is a Full time position working 40 hours per week over 5 days with any overtime paid.

As a Senior Chef de Partie you will:

1. Prepare, cook and present dishes within your speciality
2. Support and mentor / train any Commis Chefs, CDPs in the brigade
3. Assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus
4. Ensure you and your team have highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety
5. Have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere

What we look for in a Senior Chef de Partie:

1. Prior experience as a Chef de Partie working in a busy kitchen environment and leading a kitchen team
2. High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain our health & safety standards
3. Attention to detail to help create memorable culinary experiences for our guests

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Senior Chef de Partie:

• £14.30 per hour plus a share of the Restaurant service charge
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.