Chef De Partie (Breakfast Chef)

About the roleAre you a passionate culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact?

We are hiring a Chef De Partie (Breakfast Chef) to join our kitchen team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food offerings, contributing to efficient kitchen operations, and supporting the team’s overall success. We are looking for a collaborative professional with strong culinary skills and leadership abilities who is committed to maintaining high standards.

Salary: £28,400 – £38,600

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: 45 hours per week. Working 5 days per week 06:00 – 16:00 including weekends on a rota basis

Location: Odney (Cookham), Berkshire

Key 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.

Essential Skills/Experience You’ll Need

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

Desirable Skills/Experience You May Have

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen staff.
• Experience working in a hotel or high-volume quality dining environment.

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