Chef De Partie (8801) in Dorking

Chef de Partie

Location: Dorking and surrounding areas, Surrey

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Various shift patterns available, including 4 days on / 3 days off and live in

Jade Recruitment is currently recruiting for a number of experienced Chef de Partie positions on behalf of our well-established clients within the hotel and hospitality industry across Dorking and the surrounding Surrey areas.

We have some fantastic opportunities available within luxury country hotels and high-quality hospitality establishments, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression.

We are seeking passionate, hardworking chefs who take pride in producing high-quality food and enjoy working as part of a professional kitchen team.

The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes whilst ensuring the smooth running of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Taking responsibility for your own kitchen section.
• Ensuring all food preparation is completed and organised ahead of service.
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ensuring dishes are prepared and served efficiently during busy service periods.
• Assisting with stock control and monitoring stock levels.
• Supporting menu planning and development where required.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Following all food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Skills and Experience Required:

Our clients are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent, along with Level 2 Food Hygiene.
• Experience working in busy hotel kitchens, restaurants or high-volume function catering.
• Confidence managing a kitchen section, preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining food standards during busy services.
• Good knowledge of food safety, stock control, food preparation and kitchen hygiene.

Salary and Benefits

Our clients offer competitive salaries of up to £39,000 per annum, depending on experience and the individual position.

Depending on the vacancy, benefits may include:

• 4 days on / 3 days off working patterns.
• Discounted hotel stays for employees, friends and family.
• Additional holiday entitlement, including birthday leave.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Meals whilst on duty.
• On-site car parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training, course sponsorship and career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus schemes.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Uniform provided.
• Regular staff social and wellbeing events.
• Opportunities for career progression.

About the Opportunities

Jade Recruitment is working with a number of established hotels and hospitality businesses across Surrey who are currently looking for experienced Chef de Partie candidates to join their kitchen teams.

Whether you are looking for a new challenge, better working hours or an opportunity to progress within the hospitality industry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you have previous experience as a Chef de Partie and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your CV to be considered for our current vacancies.

We do receive a significant number of applications. If you have not been contacted by a member of our team within 10 days of your application, please note that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the position. If you are ever in doubt about this, please call our team.

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