Senior Chef De Partie - Hinxton in Essex

Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre

Salary: 16.26 per hour + paid overtime

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days per week (evenings & weekends required)

As a Senior Chef De Partie at Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, you will be working alongside the culinary team onsite to deliver a high standard of food across the conference and events operation they have on site. You will be responsible for the production of high-quality food in our popular conference & event venue. You must be a strong team player and be confident working in a busy kitchen. The food that is produced in the kitchen is of a high standard and is diverse.

Due to the location, you must have your own mode of transport as there is no public transport links to the area that Hinxton Hall is located in.

What we can offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• The chance to work at one of the largest venues in the RA Venue portfolio.
• 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days).
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Free on-site staff parking.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions.
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present dishes to a high standard, following the guidance of the head chef, that follows all specification sheets.
• Work across various sections and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistently outstanding service.
• Maintain and ensure that food is handled and stored at the correct temperatures always and to be in accordance with food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure that food wastage is recorded and correctly disposed of as well and ensuring that all work areas are kept clean and that all waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen.
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards.
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef.

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!