Chef De Partie (Breakfast)

Responsibilities

• Food Delivery & Presentation: Assisting the Head and Sous Chef to plan and deliver a food offer that aligns with current trends and customer demand, maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
• Team Development: Using your expertise to train and develop junior chefs and kitchen porters, including specialised skills like fishmongery and butchery.
• Compliance & Food Safety: Ensuring all legislative requirements are met, including allergen management, food safety policies, and health & safety standards.
• Operational Leadership: Conducting daily compliance checks (fridge temperatures, cleaning schedules, and PPE) and taking charge of the kitchen operation in the absence of senior chefs.
• Commercial Contribution: Helping to achieve sales targets by managing food availability and equipping the front‑of‑house team with the knowledge to upsell effectively.
• Wastage Control: Managing food orders with accuracy to minimise wastage and maximise profit margins.
• Brand Ambassador: Acting as a representative of The Partnership, providing a consistently outstanding experience for our guests and fellow Partners.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications: Relevant professional chef qualifications, such as City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery, or equivalent.
• Communication: Excellent skills to instruct the kitchen team and deliver clear feedback to front‑of‑house staff.
• Organisation & Planning: The ability to deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Leadership Qualities: Ability to foster mutual trust and respect within a team, ensuring every member feels valued.
• Problem Solving: Quick and confident decision‑making skills to resolve kitchen issues efficiently.

Desirable Skills

• Food Safety Certification: Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Mentorship: Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen staff.
• Volume Catering: Experience working in a hotel or high‑volume quality dining environment.

Benefits

• Holiday & Leave: Generous holiday provision, increasing over time based on role and working hours.
• Pension & Life Assurance: Secure your future with the partnership’s comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
• Partner Discount: 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose (subject to eligibility after the 90‑day Earning Membership period).

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