We are looking to recruit a Full-Time CDP (Chef de Partie) to join a dynamic and growing Kitchen Brigade, led by an experienced Head Chef. With a busy 70-cover restaurant, large garden space, and a variety of seasonal dining experiences including private dining pods and summer cabanas, our venue offers an exciting and varied food & beverage environment. We also support a strong banqueting operation including weddings and private events.
As a family-owned and operated business, we encourage creativity and welcome new menu ideas. If you're an innovative, enthusiastic chef who wants to grow and develop with the team, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
- £31,500 per year
- Share of tips
- 40-hour working week
- Overtime paid
- Uniform provided
Job Description
This role offers excellent variety. You will work confidently and safely across all sections of the kitchen to ensure consistent quality across both restaurant service and banqueting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and plating high-quality dishes
- Contributing ideas for seasonal menus and key events
- Supporting preparation and presentation of meals to required standards
- Handling customer feedback professionally
- Recording daily costings when required
- Ensuring adherence to food safety and COSHH
- Collaborating with senior chefs on menu design
- Assisting with event and function preparation
- Maintaining supplier relationships
- Ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleaning schedules
- Supporting training of junior staff
- Managing stock rotation and ordering
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Assisting with rota planning
Attributes
- Good written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills
- Proven experience producing quality, innovative dishes
- Experience in busy restaurant or hotel operations
- Passion for food and attention to detail
- Positive, calm, and approachable manner
- Commitment to developing personal skills and supporting others
- Ability to work independently when required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Cookery (ideal)
- Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
Hours of Work
Rotas will include:
- Early: 6:45am - 3:00pm
- Late: 12:00pm - 9:00pm (or up to 11:00pm; later finishes during functions)
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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