Chef De Partie / Senior Chef Partie in Sittingbourne

• Main Kitchen A La Carte menu, Lunch and Dinner menu food prep and service.
• Working in a team during the day and organisational duties for your section and oversight of daily operations.
• Starter, Mains and Prep section experience and training
• Hospitality Action Partner
• Full Time 40 hours
• Monthly Gratuity Scheme & Overtime
• Weekend Days off on shared rota
• 30 Days Paid Holiday
• Free parking

We are looking for an experienced chef looking for career progression as a Chef De Partie in our sophiticated and busy restaurant and hotel catering at Hempstead House.

Scope and Purpose of the role

You will be involved leading the kitchen daily with food prepartation, service and ordering alongside with our special evening events, functions and special menus showcasing your ideas and supported by our kitchen team for all training and developments you will be a key part of our future.

To prepare and cook to our high standards of home made and home cooked menus. Using fresh ingredients and the opportunity to work on all aspects of the kitchen from starters, main course and deserts to afternoon tea, buffets and Special Events

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your section of the Kitchen effectively through teamwork, skill, initiative and communication and assume a leadership role in support of the Head Chef during all periods of service.
• To be responsible for preparing all dishes, sauces, preparation in the kitchen which complement the menu and meet the high standards the Hotel expects.
• Being part of an effective team who provide smooth and friendly cooperation, communication, training & mentoring within the kitchen
• To ensure effective daily communication with relevant departments to support an effective working relationship so service from the Kitchen is professional and effectively managed.
• Training, supervising and assisting all kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes so a consistently high level of food preparation is always provided across all areas of the kitchen.
• Responsible for ensuring the training records are continually up to date and accurate. Requesting training as needed.
• To put new ideas forward which will improve the smooth running of the department.
• Comply with statutory and legal requirements for Hygiene, Health and Safety and other legislation, ensuring that members of the kitchen team are also aware of these requirements.
• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of the business.
• To undertake such other duties commensurate with the post holder’s level of responsibility and seniority as may reasonable be required.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 1 year experience required at fine dining or level 2-3 catering or pub/hotel or restaurant.
• Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Professional, articulate, friendly, and punctual.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices and understanding of trends and new styles.
• Attention to detail and high standards of presentation, creative flair and imagination with the aim of delighting and surprising our customers.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to continually improve; reliable and accurate.
• Food Hygiene qualifications and professional cooking qualification can be achieved as part of your employment.
• Approachable and dedicated to ensure that the highest standards are always achieved.