Senior Chef de Partie

The Ivy Collection; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Ivy Collection as a Senior Chef de Partie and play a vital role in maintaining the quality and consistency of dishes while mentoring junior chefs. This position offers a competitive salary, room for professional growth, and an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance after 5 years

50% staff discount for dining

Birthday off guarantee

Access to retailer discounts

Guaranteed minimum 20-hour contract

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with a passion for cooking.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Collaborate with prep chefs to monitor inventory levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie

Job description

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The Ivy is established as an iconic destination for fine dining and impeccable service, representing 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 in meeting daily prep levels with 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 (based on salary & Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program including 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 dining in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• You can take your birthday as a day off — guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.
• Guaranteed minimum 20-hour 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 kitchen sections.
• In-depth understanding of Food Safety.

Responsibilities:

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

Join our culinary team and advance 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 foster an environment where we are happy, engaged, and caring for ourselves, colleagues, and guests. We celebrate our individualities and differences.