Located on Bournemouth’s stunning West Cliff with panoramic sea views, THE NICI Bournemouth is one of the UK’s most exciting luxury lifestyle hotels. Since opening in 2022 following a multi-million-pound transformation, the hotel has gained national recognition including being named among The Times Top 100 Places to Stay. The property features luxury bedrooms and suites, the vibrant South Beach Restaurant & Bar, spa and wellness facilities, outdoor terraces, cinema spaces, and premium event venues.
We are currently looking for a passionate and ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to join our growing culinary team.
The Role
As Demi Chef de Partie, you will support the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in delivering exceptional food standards across our busy kitchen operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef looking to develop their skills within a fresh-food, luxury hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in running a designated kitchen section during service
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Prepare and present dishes to consistently high standards
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Support senior chefs during busy services and events
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Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards
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Help manage stock rotation and kitchen organisation
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Work collaboratively within a fast-paced and professional brigade
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Contribute ideas and creativity to menu development
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
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Passion for fresh ingredients and high-quality presentation
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Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
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Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy kitchen
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Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
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Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
What’s In It For You?
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Competitive salary and service charge
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Bespoke training and development programmes
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Meals provided whilst on duty
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Hotel stay and food & beverage discounts
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Access to employee benefits and discount platform
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Opportunity to work within one of the South Coast’s leading lifestyle hotels