Chef de Partie

BOXPARK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned independent hotel in Bedford is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their talented kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing fresh, local foods for a 2 AA rosette restaurant and play a key role in menu development. This full-time role will require working 45 hours per week on a rota basis, including evenings and weekends. The hotel offers various staff benefits, including meals on duty and discounted memberships.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals whilst on duty

Paid breaks

Extra day of leave on birthday

Complimentary gym membership

Discounted treatments and spa days

Discounted accommodation rates

Long service awards

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-end restaurant environment.
• Ability to prepare and present dishes using fresh local ingredients.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh local foods for the restaurant's guests.
• Work creatively as part of a team, inspiring fresh ideas.
• Play a key role in devising menus.

Skills

Experience of cooking fresh dishes in a 2AA Rosette restaurant

Passion and creative flair

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm and focused during busy service

Experience in leading a section

Team player with fresh ideas

Job description

About Us

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality.

The Team

We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The successful candidate will be joining our kitchen team of talented chefs at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

As Chef de Partie you will remain up to date with the latest cooking and presentation techniques, to prepare fresh local foods for guests visiting our 2 AA rosette restaurant; ‘Squires’. You will work creatively as part of a team, inspiring fresh ideas and playing a key role in devising menus. You must have experience of working under pressure in a busy, high-end restaurant and be accomplished at preparing and presenting dishes using fresh local, high-quality ingredients.

This is a full-time position (45 hours per week). You will be working on rota basis, 5 days out of 7. You must be available to work evenings and weekends.

About You

• Experience of cooking fresh dishes in a 2AA Rosette restaurant
• Passion and creative flair, Eager to learn and develop
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and guests
• Ability to remain calm and focused on quality during busy service
• Experience in leading a section, strong team player
• You will bring fresh ideas and experience

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training