First Contact Chefs
About the Role:
This stylish hotel seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen brigade. You’ll lead a section of the kitchen, focusing on creating exquisite dishes and maintaining the highest culinary standards. A key aspect of this role is training and developing junior chefs, showcasing your passion for cooking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee daily section operations to meet service demands.
- Adhere to all health and hygiene standards.
- Supervise and lead a team of Commis and Demi Chefs.
- Sample, smell, and observe food to ensure adherence to recipes and standards.
- Receive orders from the Sous Chef, assign tasks to Commis and Demi Chefs, and ensure proper execution.
- Prepare daily wine, dry storage, food requisitions, and kitchen transfers for Sous Chef approval.
- 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 with and assist back-of-the-house personnel to maintain efficient food production.
- Conduct daily food line inspections to ensure quality maintenance.
Skills and Expertise:
- NVQ Levels 2 & 3 (preferred).
- Experience in Michelin-starred or AA Rosette establishments.
- Proven experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and styles.
- Understanding of food hygiene and safety.
- COSHH knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
- Computer literacy.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience with fresh produce (preferred).
- NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent (preferred)
- Hygiene certificate (preferred).
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Complimentary nights with breakfast.
- 50% discount.
- Team member awards and incentives.
- Excellent Training & Development.
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
Why Join Us:
First Contact Chefs is dedicated to nurturing careers in the hospitality industry, providing professional development opportunities to enhance our clients’ and the industry’s reputation. We believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where passion is inspired.