First Contact Chefs
About the Role:
This stylish hotel seeks an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team, working alongside a highly skilled Head Chef. You will be a key member of the brigade, leading a section and creating exceptional dishes to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee the daily running of your section to meet service requirements.
- Adhere to all health and hygiene standards.
- Supervise and lead a team of commis and demi chefs.
- Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
- Take orders from the sous chef and assign tasks to commis and demi chefs, ensuring accurate execution.
- Prepare daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfers for sous chef approval, maintaining optimal stock rotation.
- Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen section, maximizing food utilization.
- Participate in food production, portioning meats, fish, vegetables, and desserts.
- Utilize food surpluses to control costs.
- Communicate and assist back-of-house personnel for efficient food production.
- Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality maintenance.
Skills and Expertise:
- NVQ Levels 2 & 3 (or equivalent).
- Experience in Michelin-starred or AA Rosette establishments.
- Hotel or restaurant background.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
- Good understanding of food, hygiene, and safety.
- COSHH knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
- Computer literacy.
- Experience with fresh produce.
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
- Hygiene certificate.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Complimentary nights with breakfast.
- 50% discount.
- Team member awards and incentives.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Complimentary meals while on duty.
Why Join Us:
First Contact Chefs fosters careers in hospitality, emphasizing professional development and enhancing both our clients’ and the industry’s reputations. We are dedicated to nurturing talent and creating a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant and dynamic team.