Chef de Partie

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team of a high-quality 4-star hotel in Southampton, Hampshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys fresh, from-scratch cooking and has experience within a busy hotel, restaurant, events or banqueting environment.

What's on Offer?

• Good hourly rate of pay + service charge 
• Paid Overtime if worked
• 40 hours per week contracted
• 4 days out of 7
• Potential flexibility around days off
• Opportunity to learn & develop across multiple kitchen sections
• The chance to work within a quality fresh food operation
• A good team working environment 

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for preparing and producing food to a consistently high standard across the hotel's restaurant, bar and conference & events operation.

The kitchen produces all of its food in-house from scratch, including fresh breads and desserts. You will have the opportunity to work across different sections of the kitchen and develop your skills as part of an experienced brigade.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh food to a high standard
• Working across different sections of the kitchen
• Preparing food for restaurant service, weddings, functions and corporate events
• Following recipes and specifications to ensure consistency
• Assisting with the preparation of fresh breads, desserts and other in-house products
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Keeping your section clean, organised and efficient
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef and wider kitchen team during busy services

About You
We are looking for a Chef de Partie who has:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a similar environment
• Experience working with fresh food and cooking from scratch
• Experience within weddings, functions, events or banqueting
• The ability to work well under pressure
• A positive and professional approach
• Good attention to detail
• A genuine passion for producing quality food
• The flexibility to work across different sections of the kitchen

If you are an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a role where fresh food, variety and development are part of the day-to-day operation, we'd love to hear from you.


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