Chef de Partie

Fulliant Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team. The role requires at least two years of experience in quality food preparation, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards. Benefits include a share of monthly tips, extra holiday days, and a supportive work environment. The hourly pay ranges between £11.85 and £12.40, based on experience, for a full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Share of monthly tips

Extra Holiday Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays

Discounted Food & Beverage

Free meals on duty

Access to training courses

Annual awards and dinners

Free transport from Furness area

Local staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Experience in fine dining will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality dishes for the brasserie.
• Manage your kitchen section efficiently.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Support team members and uphold standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

HACCP procedures knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player spirit

Flexibility to learn new techniques

Experience in high-quality food preparation

Job description

Food Type: Fine dining and modern brasserie

Accommodation: Accommodation is available

Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) is owned by Classic Lodges. We have 73 luxury bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite ‘overlooking nothing but the lake’. We have a friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board. Lakeside Hotel are currently recruiting for the position of Chef de Partie.

Skills & Knowledge

• Have good organisational skills and comfortable working in a high-level pressured environment.
• Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• All orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
• Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
• Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
• Run an organised efficient clean section.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
• To uphold the team SOP’s given to you.
• Help to development of our kitchen garden, and growing cycles.
• Support other team members across the kitchen.
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Committed and hungry to progress and grow your skills
• Having a rosette background will be advantageous

You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship of producing excellent food, with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Attention to detail is a must, with the ability to work in a calm and professional manner whilst running your own kitchen section. You will be flexible in your approach with a willingness to learn new techniques and the ability to work on your own as well as being a true team player.

Benefits

• Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked)
• Extra Holiday Days for each year’s service (max 33 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action
• Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night)
• Discounted F&B (Food 35% & Beverage 50% – when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel
• Free meals on duty
• Access to training course and apprenticeships
• Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards
• Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5+ years service)
• Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate
• Free Transport from Furness area or Free carparking
• Local Staff accommodation available on a short term basis

If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, then we have a great opportunity for you.

Hourly rate – £11.85- £12.40, depending on experience. Full time, average of 40 hours per week.