Chef de Partie

LB396 - Chef de Partie

Salary: £33,000 + Bonus

Location: Chelsea

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Chef de Partie on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Following recipes and providing meals with quality, consistency and within timing standards.
• Learning new skills and methods to improve overall team performance.
• Be responsible for running a section during the day-to-day service; sections will alternate for your personal development.
• Prepare a particular kitchen station by bringing all food containers to that point in the line.
• Cooking a specific portion of each plated meal.
• Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking foods.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the designated section.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Chef and Management.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude at all times and seek to improve and advance your skill set and performance.
• Appropriately delegate jobs to Junior Chefs and Apprentices and support them in their development.
• Support the Head (Sous) Chef in delivering the required standard of food.
• Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior experience in high-end hotels/restaurant kitchens, as well as high-volume establishments.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to role - must be available to work different shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Mastery in delegating multiple tasks.
• Communication and leadership skills.
• Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance after 1 year of service.
• Free meals on duty.
• 22 days of holiday (not including bank holidays).
• C.10 days off during the Christmas period - closed 23rd of December until 3rd January.
• Chance to grow within the company.
• Pension scheme.
• Yearly staff fund.
• Annual salary review.