- South West London (SW1X)
- £13.00 per hour , plus service charge
- 2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia / Tulip Hotels Ltd
We are looking for chef de partie with a friendly smile and a positive and courteous attitude to join our kitchen in our small luxury boutique hotel soon to open in Belgravia, London.
Are you looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to lead a team and perfect your skills, while providing a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects?
If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then a job as a Chef de Partie may be the perfect job for you.
What are the main duties of a Chef de Partie?
A Chef de Partie runs a specific section in a kitchen, and report to the Sous Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section
- Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes
- Preparing meat and fish
- Assisting with the management of health and safety
- Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
- Managing and training any Commis Chefs
- Monitoring portion and waste control
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
To land a job as a Chef de Partie you will need:
- City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering
- NVQ Level 2
- Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
- Minimum 1 years relevant experience
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Experience of kitchen equipment
- Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
- Understandable level of English spoken and written
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:
- Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
- Level 3 Food Safety Awards
Alongside some of these more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess:
- Knowledge and ability to run a section
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Ability to manage Commis Chefs
- Ability to produce good quality food in all sections
- Good oral communication
- Team management skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Good level of numeracy
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Positive and approachable manner
- Team player qualities
Benefits:
28 days paid annual leave including public holidays.
If you think you are this person and you are available ASAP, please apply by sending your CV to human Resorce mail adress.