Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to elevate your career against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the UK?
The Malvern Hills Hotel is looking for a talented and motivated CDP to join our busy kitchen team. Situated right at the heart of the hills, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes to locals and hikers alike. If you have a love for fresh ingredients and a drive for consistency, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Chef de Partie, you will be a vital link in our kitchen brigade, ensuring your section runs like clockwork. Your day-to-day will involve:
* Running a Section: Taking full ownership of your designated station during service.
* Quality Control: Preparing and plating dishes to our exact standards, ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen is perfect.
* Menu Input: Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to contribute ideas for daily specials and seasonal menu changes.
* Food Safety: Maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and ensuring all HACCP and COSHH procedures are followed.
* Mentorship: Assisting in the development and training of Commis Chefs and Apprentices.
What We're Looking For
* Experience: Previous experience as a CDP or a strong Demi-CDP looking for the next step in a fast-paced environment.
* Skillset: Strong knife skills and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques.
* Attitude: A "can-do" approach, a cool head under pressure, and a genuine passion for the hospitality industry.
* Reliability: Someone who takes pride in their punctuality and professionalism.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Pay: A solid hourly rate of £13.50 per hour.
* Service Charge: A fair share of tips/gratuities on top of your hourly wage.
* Work-Life Balance: We strive for sensible shifts to ensure our team stays energized.
* Stunning Location: Work in a beautiful environment with views that are hard to beat.
* Growth: Real opportunities for internal promotion as we continue to grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Malvern WR13 6DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Chef: 3 years (required)
* Kitchen: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person