Chef De Partie in Exmouth

Location: East Devon (Live in accommodation available from November)

Salary: From £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established hotel in East Devon, who is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking to develop their skills within a professional hotel kitchen. You will play an important role in preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent kitchen standards and helping to deliver an outstanding dining experience for guests.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary starting from £27,000 per annum.
• Paid annual leave.
• A share of staff tips, distributed monthly.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• 10% discount at participating establishments within the hotel group.
• Discounted hotel stays across the group.
• Access to Hospitality Rewards, offering hundreds of discounts at retailers and other businesses.
• Access to an employee assistance programme, providing support with mental health, financial wellbeing and other personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to prepare and deliver high-quality dishes.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with ordering fresh and frozen ingredients to meet daily requirements.
• Complete stock requisitions and maintain accurate stock records.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly, following appropriate food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic workstation, ensuring all kitchen equipment and utensils are properly maintained.
• Assist with menu preparation and adapt to changing menus and daily specials.
• Deliver food efficiently while maintaining excellent quality, presentation and portion control.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation and stock management.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, food hygiene, HACCP and fire safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and hotel teams to ensure smooth service and excellent guest satisfaction.
• Support and guide junior members of the team, helping them develop their skills.
• Remain flexible and willing to work at other group establishments when required, gaining experience across different kitchens and menus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for food.
• The ability to use their own initiative and make the most of quality ingredients.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to support and guide other members of the kitchen team.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent food and customer service.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and food hygiene.
• A willingness to learn, develop and progress within the role.

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