Chef De Partie job
A wonderful client of ours are seeking an experienced Chef De Partie to join their established team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn form accomplished chefs and gain a work/life balance. This is a Monday - Friday role working 7am - 3.30pm.
The kitchen is modern and fully kitted with all appliances, the team are small and work well together. Seasonal menus and excellent produce. A stunning venue to work in in the heart of Kensington.
* Salary: £32,000 per annum.
* Working week: Monday to Friday
* Working Hours 7am to 3:30pm.
* Location: Kensington
Main Responsibilities
* Managing food production within the relevant section of the kitchen.
* Deputise for the Sous Chef when absent or on leave.
* Implement and maintain standards for food production, development and chef behaviours on site.
* Deliver craft-based training and mentoring to the site based junior team.
* Drive sales and profitability through implementing Head Chef and food-team initiatives.
* Ensure you work in a clean, safe and compliant way..
* Put into practice and bring to life the food ideals for chefs in everything you do.
* Ensure standards for food presentation are maintained at all times.
* Ensure food policy and strategy in areas such as allergen management are implemented and followed and food safety is proactively managed across the business.
* Support proactive customer relationships.
Person Specification
* A strong communicator, who can easily interact with customers, clients, team members and senior management.
* Diligent, committed and with a desire to continually learn and improve.
* Proactive with a positive attitude.
* Punctual and a good time keeper.
* A team player with the ability to motivate, encourage and inspire others
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to bring creativity and flair into the everyday.
Technical Competency & Experience
* Technically proficient and qualified to an industry-recognised standard.
* Level 2 Food Hygiene qualified as a minimum.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
* Demonstrate excellence, breadth of experience and relevant work history across a range of environments.
* Good numeracy skills and financially aware.
* Good oral and written language skills.
Health, Safety & Environment
* Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
* Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment
* Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
* Report any issues or training needs to the Head Chef.