Chef de Partie / Private Members Club Restaurant

Chef de Partie who has a passion for food and cooking great dishes with excellent time-management, organisational and team working skills is required to join and work alongside a talented kitchen brigade at a well-established private members multi-sports and social club based in London SW15.

SALARY: Up to £345,780 per annum + Paid Overtime + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: South West London (SW15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 45 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Chef de Partie who has a passion for food and cooking great dishes with excellent time-management, organisational and team working skills. Working as a Chef de Partie you will be required to work with and support the kitchen team in order to create 100% customer satisfaction by preparing quality food production and helping Senior Chefs to maintain the highest quality in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. As a Chef de Partie you will enjoy working within a fast-paced environment, preparing well-presented and delicious dishes and supporting the Senior Chef on your individual station.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Chef de Partie will include:

• Follow and execute as directed from the Senior Chefs
• Help the kitchen team maintain a high level of consistency
• Present food using proper plate presentation techniques
• Set up for meals by ensuring proper amounts of mise en place are in place for forecasted covers, specialty functions and any bookings
• Check and maintain fridges, work and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity, and quality of food products
• Understand date labelling and correct rotation of stock
• Requisition of food with necessary approvals according to business
• Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils, and other equipment
• Mentor staff of a lower position and assist them in the development of their training needs
• Be proficient in all areas of the operation, from larder to sauce
• Return food to proper stations after each function, ensuring that the kitchen is clean and to maintain readiness for next banquet function
• Ensure that all HACCP principles are adhered to
• Participate in the development of business strategies laid down for the kitchen by the Head Chef for the kitchen
• Ensure the highest quality of product within cost constraints by managing products for food preparation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Whilst full training will be given, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety and hygiene practices at work
• The ability to proactively prioritise needs and effectively manage resources and time
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent

BENEFITS

• Staff Fund of £550 paid twice yearly after qualifying period
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holiday plus 2 additional life leave per annum)
• Paid overtime
• Meal whilst on duty
• Generous staff referral scheme
• Generous company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period
• On site parking
• Use of Club’s facilities on working day following qualifying period
• Staff classes including tennis, golf, pickleball, Art
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Staff events
• Death in Service of 4 x salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Career pathway

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P

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