Chef De Partie

New Bath Hotel & Spa; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming hotel in the Peak District is looking for a Commis Chef or Chef De Partie to support the Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation, assisting in training staff, and implementing new menus. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience and excel in teamwork and communication. The role offers competitive salary, ongoing training, and additional benefits like discounted hotel rates and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-going support, training and development

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Stakeholder Pension entitlement

Discounted hotel room rates

On-going incentives and rewards

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hotel kitchen as Commis Chef or Chef De Partie is essential.
• Ability to follow standards and effectively manage kitchen operations.
• Strong communication skills with kitchen and restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently.
• Maintain high food preparation and presentation standards.
• Train other kitchen staff as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Decision-making in fast-paced environments

Education

Experience as Commis Chef or Chef De Partie

Job description

Who are we

New Bath Hotel & Spa is a beautiful 54‑bedroom hotel located in the heart of Matlock Bath, within the scenic Peak District National Park. The hotel stands as a testament to the area's rich history, with origins tracing back to 1745 when it began as a bathing establishment centred around a natural spring that still flows today. The hotel features a historic outdoor swimming pool known as the New Bath Hotel Lido. Established in 1934, this unique lido is supplied by mineral-rich spring water from the nearby mountainside, ensuring a natural and chemical‑free swimming experience.

Role Responsibilities

You’ll support the Head Chef in ensuring the efficient and effective running of the Kitchen. You will ensure that the preparation and presentation of the food is of a high standard and complies with the food safety regulations. You will assist in the training of others. You will support the achievement of budgeted food gross profit and run your section to the highest possible standards.

• To ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard and in keeping with specifications.
• To ensure that your section is ran efficiently, whilst ensuring that you maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen operation.
• To ensure ordering is accurate and all fridges, freezers and all food storage is stock rotated. To follow the specs set out by the Head Chef to ensure consistency in what you do every day.
• To support the Head Chef in implementing and developing all new menus.
• To ensure that you are correctly dressed and adhere to high personal hygiene standards.
• To comply with all regulations as stated in the normal operating procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance issues are reported immediately following the correct procedure.
• To undertake all budgetary controls to achieve budgeted gross profit. Consideration given to stock control and rotation, purchasing, price and portion control, and wastage.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working in a hotel kitchen as a Commis Chef or Chef De Partie.
• To be able to follow standards and have good organisational skills.
• Make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Good communicate with the kitchen and restaurant team
• To be an active team player who ensures their colleagues are supported well

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent on‑going support, training and development
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays per annum
• Stakeholder Pension entitlement
• Discounted hotel room rates for you, your friends and family
• On‑going incentives and rewards
• Meals on duty