At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes across various dining experiences and support menu planning.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, discounts, and complimentary meals.
- Other info: Work in a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Elevate your culinary skills in a dynamic environment with room for growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-quality food production and teamwork is essential.
Salary: £29,000 per annum + monthly service charge payment, 42.5 hours per week with paid overtime.
Benefits:
- 4 weeks holiday, increasing to 5 weeks with service
- 8 Bank holidays
- Free car parking
- Employee uniform
- Discounts on hotel accommodation, hair treatments, food & beverage, spa treatments, retail products across all hotels
- Birthday off paid
- Complimentary overnight stays
- Complimentary lunch/afternoon tea
- Service related holiday on 1, 3, and 5 year anniversaries
Role Duties include:
- Producing food for all service periods
- Prep, production, service to standard
- Assisting with orders, stock control, menu planning
- Supporting Head/Sous Chef
- Deputising
- Teamwork
- Kitchen cleaning
- HACCP compliance
- Continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
- Produce food for all service periods in the Restaurant, Brasserie, Fine dining, Bar food, Room Service, and Afternoon tea
- Preparation, production and service of food to the required standard in a timely manner
- Assist with daily/weekly orders for food and kitchen supplies, adhering to stock control procedures
- Responsible for receiving and storing all relevant food and non-food items
- Assist Head/Sous Chef with menu planning and composition
- Support Head and Sous Chef with menu design for restaurant, afternoon tea, banqueting menus
- Deputise for the Head Chef/Sous Chef in their absence, supervising kitchen, internal communication, attending meetings
- Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication among colleagues and other departments
- Carry out daily cleaning duties within the kitchen, following ‘clean as you go’ policy
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and food hygiene, health and safety systems
- Complete duties with a culture of striving to exceed standards, promoting improvements and raising quality of feedback
Qualifications:
- Experience working 5 shifts per week (42.5 hrs per week) with paid overtime
- Practical ability to produce plated dishes to a rosette standard (demonstrated in trial shift)
- Experience managing multi-menu requirements
- Live locally or able to relocate to area with own transportation
Chef de Partie in East Grinstead employer: The Alexander Hotel Collection
The Alexander Hotel Collection is an exceptional employer that prioritises a vibrant work culture and employee satisfaction. With flexible shifts and opportunities for growth within the hospitality sector, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while enjoying a supportive environment that values guest experience and teamwork.
Contact Details:
The Alexander Hotel Collection Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Chef de Partie in East Grinstead
Food Preparation
Menu Planning
Stock Control
HACCP Compliance
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Time Management
