Location
Mercure Livingston, Livingston
Salary/Benefits
£12.75 per hour
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Shift pattern
Early - 5.30am to 1.30am; Late 2.00pm - 10.00pm
Posted date: 28/08/2025
A day in the life of…
As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.
What do we need from you?
* To be a successful in this role, you\'ll need great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
* You also need to have a cool head and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, you must have the ability to delegate tasks appropriately to your team members and have strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
* A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
* An understanding of profit margins is essential to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably, allowing you to excel in your role and contribute to the success of the kitchen and restaurant.
Responsibilities
* As a Chef de Partie, prepare, cook, and present dishes within your specialty.
* Manage and train any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you.
* Help the sous chef and head chef develop new dishes and menus.
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations.
* Monitor portion control and waste to maintain profit margins.
* Lead by example to ensure hot, quality food is presented to guests in line with brand standards.
What we offer (What is in it for you?)
Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.
* Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
* Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
* Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
* Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
* Free staff parking
* Uniform and Chef Knives provided
About the role
The Mercure Livingston Hotel is a sophisticated 3-star hotel in the city heart. It offers guests the perfect blend of style and convenience, with eight meeting rooms and a dedicated restaurant and bar offering international cuisine.
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