Are you a *CDP (Chef de Partie)* looking for an exciting new challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic *Chef de Partie *to join our dedicated team at *The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh,* located on the coast in Suffolk.
*Key Tasks:*
* Be responsible for a specific area of the kitchen. * Work with the Head Chef to plan menus and dishes. * Order stocks and supplies from approved suppliers. * Ensure that stocks and supplies are of an acceptable, high quality. * Ensure that stock is rotated on a first in, first out basis. * Ensure that food is dated, stored correctly and at the right temperature. * Carry out temperature checks at the start of each shift. * Ensure that prepared food is of the right quality and that the presentation of all dishes is to the required standard set by the Head Chef. * Assist with the preparation of staff meals. * Supervise and provide support ad guidance to Commis Chefs within area.
*Special Requirements:*
* Be willing to continue development training and/or to work towards a formal qualification * Be able to work flexibly – working shifts, weekends and bank holidays when required.
*Benefits of working as a CDP for The Hotel Folk:*
* A share of the tips * Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel * 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays and pro rata for hours worked) * 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants * B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 per room, per night * Family discounts * Discounted treatments and cost price products at our Weavers' House Spa * Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme, Retail discounts * Company pension scheme * Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities
*About The Hotel Folk:*
Founded in 1996, The Hotel Folk have grown to comprise six unique and individual family run hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
*You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this role as we cannot offer sponsorship.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free parking * On-site parking * Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate: * Aldeburgh IP15 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: * Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
