The Chef de Partie assists the Chef de Cuisine in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest quality, hygiene and service standards are met and maintained at all times in line with our guests’ expectations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Chef de Cuisine with preparation of hot and cold food for breakfast, lunch/and/or dinner service
* Running sections of the kitchen during service
* Ensuring a consistently high level of food service at all times through knowledge of menu items and awareness of commodities used, preparation, methods and cooking
* Assisting as necessary with stock control and identifying methods for improving food service
* Ensuring kitchen areas and equipment are cleaned and relevant health and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
The following key criteria and skills are required for this role:
* Experience of working in a similar role within a high quality establishment and ability to produce quality food to the highest standard
* Ability to run and maintain own food section
* Current certificate in Basic Food Preparation, Health and Hygiene or similar
* Excellent communication skills
* Driven with a passion for food and quality produce
* Creative with a meticulous eye for detail
* Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment and maintain a consistently high standard of food delivery under pressure
* Positive and flexible approach to work (weekend and evening work will be required)Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom