Junior Chef de Partie
Honesty Group is an independent business operating pubs, restaurants, coffeeshops, and farm shops as well as serving our online and wholesale customers. Opened in 2014, Honesty Group now runs 14 sites across Berkshire and Hampshire, with our strong community-led values, and people-first approach separating us from our competitors. We are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards with regards to the environment and sustainability, with all our food made by hand by our incredible team of chefs and bakers utilising fresh, seasonal, local ingredients (where possible) and served to our customers by dedicated, healthy and happy staff.
WINNER OF BEST PUB IN BERKSHIRE 2022
Set in the heart of Donnington Village, Newbury, The Hartley Arms is a beautifully appointed, cosy restaurant with a regularly changing menu that is dictated by the seasons. The restaurant is a snug, contemporary space with 40 covers per service (lunch and dinner, Wednesday - Sunday only) where guests enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals using fresh and local produce and a wide range of drinks including beers from local breweries.
Behind the pub, there is a beautifully decorated courtyard with a private room that can hold 20 tucked in the corner.
The Hartley Arms has ambitions to gain AA Rosettes and Michelin Stars, and be the number one restaurant in Newbury (and beyond) on Trip Advisor.
Working Hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 45 hours per week
Remuneration: £30k per annum
** Free Accommodation ** - on site shared with one other Chef
Benefits
* Tronc Tips - (£300 to 500 per week)
* Career progression and Training
* Staff meal per shift
Key Skills and Experience
* You will need to have worked in a kitchen and trained as a commis chef and be of a basic CDP level
* Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section
* Assisting the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
* Preparing meat and fish
* Assisting with the management of health and safety
* Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
* Monitoring portion and waste control
* Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
* Knowledge and ability to run a section
* Ability to work without close supervision
* Ability to produce good quality food in all sections Good oral communication
* High level of attention to detail
* Good level of numeracy
* Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
* Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
* Positive and approachable manner
* Team player qualities
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
* Level 3 Food Safety Awards
Education and Training (Preferred)
* City & Guilds - Catering (work experience whilst training could be accepted)
* NVQ Level 2
* Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
* Minimum 1 years relevant experience
* Awareness of manual handling techniques
* Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
* Experience of kitchen equipment
* Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
* Understandable level of English spoken and written