Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group in Windermere is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to manage their kitchen section while ensuring high standards of quality and hygiene. With a focus on career progression, you will work in a dynamic environment in a luxury hotel setting. The role offers competitive hourly pay between £11.85 and £12.40, full-time work, and numerous benefits including additional holiday days and training courses.

Benefits

Share of monthly tips

Extra Holiday Days (max 33 days)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays

Free meals on duty

Access to training courses and apprenticeships

Annual Long Service Dinner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Ability to handle your own kitchen section while maintaining high standards.
• Committed to progressing and growing skills as a chef.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained.
• Run an organised and efficient kitchen section.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Team player

Flexibility to learn new techniques

Job description

Location & Accommodation

Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) owned by Classic Lodges. The hotel offers 73 luxury bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and conference suite overlooking the lake. Accommodation is available.

About the Team

We have a friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board.

Position Overview

We are recruiting for the position of Chef de Partie.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Have good organisational skills and be 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 SOPs 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.

Experience & Qualifications

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. Flexible approach, willingness to learn new techniques and 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 car parking
• Local staff accommodation available on a short term basis

Compensation & Working Hours

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