Overview
Join to apply for the Chef de Partie - 4 out of 7 days role at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel with 300+ bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. The resort features three golf courses, including The Brabazon, and hosts major events. The Belfry was expanded with significant investments, adding The Masters Suite, a new event space, additional bedrooms, a modern leisure club, and other enhancements.
We were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work and Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. Join us as we continue to grow.
About the Role
This role is contracted at 48 hours, working 4 out of any 7 days per week.
The Chef de Partie will work within the Ryder Restaurant kitchen focusing on the À la Carte menu. You will have five and a half hours of preparation time Monday to Saturday, working from specification sheets to prepare food items for service.
Set up and preparation of menu items for your section, with numbers based on hotel occupancy, and you will prepare food in advance for the coming week. You may also be expected to take ownership of the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team.
You Will Also Be Responsible For
* Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers
* Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
* All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
* Running a section of the kitchen during busy services and providing support to teammates to ensure fast and accurate delivery
* Clearing and cleaning your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant
Kitchen Environment
At The Belfry, the Ryder Restaurant holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. We also offer four other outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen, Rocca's, The Brabazon Bar, and the Pastry Kitchen. Our Banqueting team caters to events and ensures seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from talented chefs and grow your culinary career.
Salary
The on-target earnings for this role are £33,662.81 per year, comprising a base salary of £31,441.37 plus an estimated £2,221.44 in gratuities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in a fine dining kitchen and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.
In Addition, You Will Be
* Passionate about food and working with seasonal ingredients
* Standards-driven with a fantastic eye for detail
* Experienced in taking ownership of your section, working toward portion control guidelines including weights and measurements, and logging wastage for more accurate GP%
* Able to develop strong relationships with your team and colleagues
* Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage
Belfry Benefits
Learning & Development
We offer on-the-job coaching and mentoring, in-house training, and access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships are available in various subjects, with national qualifications. Our LEAD development programme supports progression from Team Member to Executive roles.
Wellness
We prioritise wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes. We offer mental health support, funded counselling, healthcare schemes, life assurance, 24-hour GP services, health cash-plans, menopause support, Wagestream for earnings access, and Cycle2Work.
Showing Our Appreciation
We reward our team with Belfry Awards, long service recognition, extra holidays, and discounts at resort outlets. Perkbox provides discounts and on-the-spot rewards. We offer free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.
Making a Difference
We are committed to sustainability and hold a Green Tourism Silver Award and GEO Certification. The Belfry spans 550 acres in the Midlands and supports community initiatives, including fundraising and charity work.
Our Values
We are a community that values every individual’s contribution and growth. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – underpin our culture.
If you’re seeking a place to contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact, the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.
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