Senior Chef De Partie

Accor Hotels; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury resort as a Senior Chef De Partie, where you'll manage kitchen operations, prepare exquisite dishes, and train staff in a vibrant, multicultural environment. Your culinary expertise will contribute to memorable guest experiences at Fairmont Southampton.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Worldwide Travel Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Documented culinary certification preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for à la carte and buffet menus.
• Train and develop kitchen employees.
• Ensure food safety procedures and cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, on the island of Bermuda, seeks exceptional individuals like you to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality. Our resort is Bermuda's largest, offering 593 luxurious guest rooms, nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course, and a captivating Beach Club. As we embark on an exciting future, including a multi-million dollar renovation, the opportunities for growth and success are boundless. Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, worldwide travel discounts, and wellness programs. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Become a key player in delivering extraordinary experiences to individual and group travelers from around the globe, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bermuda. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential, and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

Job Description

The Senior Chef De Partie reports to the Sous Chef and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an outlet's kitchen. They work closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and hygiene standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and experience in a high-volume kitchen.

What you will be doing:

1. Prepare all food items for à la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
2. Communicate expectations and standards to kitchen colleagues
3. Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentation
4. Maintain proper rotation of product to minimize wastage/spoilage
5. Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions
6. Ensure food safety procedures, cleanliness, and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
7. Train and develop kitchen employees
8. Develop and implement new recipes
9. Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies
10. Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Chef de Partie/Sous Chef
11. Deliver Leading Quality Assurance Standards for your position
12. Be available to meet with guests, clients, or other stakeholders as required
13. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

1. 4+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, luxury hotel environment is a plus
2. Documented culinary certification (Red Seal certificate, Journeyman's papers, or international equivalent) is strongly preferred
3. Demonstrated creative culinary skills are required
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written, fluent in English) and work cohesively as part of a team in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
5. Knowledge of food safety regulations
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy
7. Computer literate in MS Office applications is an asset
8. Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable, and the ability to work shifts, extended hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays is required

Additional Information

Schedules: Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Team and Work Environment:

Fairmont Southampton is a premier luxury resort and regarded as a leader in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to turn moments into memories for our guests. An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our guests with an authentically local experience through warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of a team in a demanding, multi-cultural, diverse environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.