Chef de Partie

An attractive and prestigious, multi-award-winning, venue in the area of Melton Mowbray area is looking to welcome a new Chef de Partie (CDP) to their hard-working team. This is a lovely opportunity for a dedicated chef to develop their skills within a highly supportive, team-focused environment that truly values its people.
 
Salary: Competitive annual salary + excellent staff benefits + share of tips
Hours: Full-time, working on a flexible rota basis, 5 days per week across reasonable and fair working hours.
 
We are looking for:
– A friendly, collaborative approach with a passion for working as part of a team.
– Prior experience at CDP level, or an experienced Commis Chef ready to take a step up.
– Comfortable and capable handling busier service periods alongside a busy, hardworking team.
– An appreciation for tasty, fresh, high quality ingredients and a touch of creative flair.
– A good understanding of allergen and dietary needs.
– Enthusiastic about learning new techniques and growing within the culinary trade.

 
Day to day in your role as Chef de Partie, you will be:
– Supporting senior team members in keeping the kitchen running efficiently.
– Helping to prepare and present high quality dishes for lunch and evening guests.
– Sharing creative ideas to help shape and refresh our seasonal menus.
– Assisting with day-to-day stock management and working within kitchen budgets.
– Looking after the casual dining and bar menus to ensure excellent quality throughout.
– Guiding and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
– Preparing dishes safely and accurately to accommodate specific dietary requirements.
– Keeping a tidy, organised workstation in line with food safety and HACCP guidelines.
– Chatting through menu updates and collaborating closely with our front-of-house team.
 
In return for your efforts, our client offers a share of tips in addition to your basic salary, excellent opportunities for progression, complimentary meals on shift, and excellent discounts when not on shift. Additional benefits include excellent on-site facilities, longstanding service benefits and staff wellbeing. The site recently renewed their 5* food hygiene rating.
 
Don’t delay in joining this excellent company to work for now – further your career as a Chef de Partie – apply immediately to avoid disappointment!
 
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