Chef de Partie Back of House Contract: Permanent
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Salary: Up to £17.85 Per hour Chef De Partie – Production | Minimum 35 Hours | Up to £17.85 per hour | KensingtonTHE ROOF GARDENSThe Roof Gardens is a social club in the sky, 100 feet above the streets of Kensington. Close to an acre of private gardens with views across London to the horizon, The Roof Gardens is a new generation members club.A place of escape, bursting with wildflowers, olive and mulberry trees, grassy lawns and hidden nooks. An Art Deco gem created in 1938, The Roof Gardens has a legendary legacy. The Roof Gardens’ community is united by open-mindedness, optimism and kindness, not defined by background.The RoleWe are looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Roof Gardens within our production team. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.You’ll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.Key Responsibilities:Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and ensure smooth operation of your section. Improve food preparation methods based on feedback.Cooking and Presentation: Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section, working efficiently under time pressures.Team Management: Manage and train any Commis Chefs, delegate tasks and support their development.Safety and Hygiene: Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and assist with food hygiene management.Portion and Waste Control: Monitor portion sizes and waste control.Stock Management: Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.Skills & RequirementsNVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts DegreeLevel 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace AwardMinimum one year of relevant experience working within a production kitchenAwareness of manual handling and COSHH regulationsFamiliarity with kitchen equipmentCompetent English communication skillsExcellent knowledge across all kitchen sectionsAbility to produce high-quality foodEffective oral communication and team management skillsStrong attention to detail and numeracyEnthusiasm for personal and team developmentAdaptability and openness to new ideasAbility to work independently and deliver quality resultsPositive and approachable demeanour with strong team player qualitiesOur BenefitsCompetitive salary above market rate – We are proud to be a London Living Wage EmployerLate night taxi allowanceMeals on duty28 days holiday, plus an extra ‘celebrate you day’ & a paid voluteering day (increasing up to 33 days with each year of continuous service)50% discount when dining in our restaurantsRecognition vouchers awarded when your efforts are acknowledged by membersGenerous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme up to £1,000Team socials to celebrate our successesUniform and dry cleaning providedAccess to Wagestream for financial well-being support24/7 confidential well-being and mental health support via our Employee Assistance ProgramGrowth opportunities, both personally and professionallyBreakout spaces with showers, secure storage, and areas to relax with colleaguesCompany pension schemeAccess to Hospitality Action benefits hub including eye Test vouchersWe are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn’t matter where you have come from, it’s where you are going. xwzovoh The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.If you’d like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens , we’d love to hear from you….