Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to produce excellent food and manage a kitchen section. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £11.85-£12.40, full-time hours averaging 40 per week, and includes wonderful benefits such as monthly tips, discounted accommodations, and development opportunities.

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 Long Service Dinner

Free Transport or Carparking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• A rosette background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow HACCP procedures.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Run a clean and efficient kitchen section.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of HACCP procedures

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.