Job Ref: HOL1004
Branch: Holiday Inn Stevenage
Location: Holiday Inn Stevenage, Stevenage
Salary/Benefits: £13.21 per hour
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 0500 to 2200
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 30/08/2025
Closing date: 02/10/2025
What is in it for you?
* Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
* Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
* Early Pay – 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
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* Flexible working opportunities
* Minimum of 28 days holiday
* Staff meals on duty
* Starting salary above national minimum wage
* Access to hotel gym facilities
* Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
* Free staff parking
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.
Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
About The Holiday Inn Stevenage
Located in the heart of a major business hub of Stevenage with dozens of nearby tourist attractions, you are within minutes of major transport hubs: a 5 minute walk from Stevenage Railway Station, 20 minutes from London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International (for Eurostar), a 35 minute train ride to the historic city of Cambridge, and a 25 minute drive from London Luton Airport (LTN).
Situated in Stevenage town centre, just off junction 7 of the A1(M), this 4 star hotel is in an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers. Nearby tourist attractions include Knebworth House, Hatfield House, Paradise Wildlife Park and Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's FREE Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, utilise the fully equipped on-site gym and relax in our Destinations Restaurant and Bar, offering a range of modern world cuisine.