Chef De Partie

An attractive and prestigious, multi-award-winning, venue in the area of Melton Mowbray area is looking to welcome a new Chef de Partie (CDP) to their hard-working team. This is a lovely opportunity for a dedicated chef to develop their skills within a highly supportive, team-focused environment that truly values its people.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + excellent staff benefits + share of tips

Hours: Full-time, working on a flexible rota basis, 5 days per week across reasonable and fair working hours.

We are looking for:

- A friendly, collaborative approach with a passion for working as part of a team.

- Prior experience at CDP level, or an experienced Commis Chef ready to take a step up.

- Comfortable and capable handling busier service periods alongside a busy, hardworking team.

- An appreciation for tasty, fresh, high quality ingredients and a touch of creative flair.

- A good understanding of allergen and dietary needs.

- Enthusiastic about learning new techniques and growing within the culinary trade.

Day to day in your role as Chef de Partie, you will be:

- Supporting senior team members in keeping the kitchen running efficiently.

- Helping to prepare and present high quality dishes for lunch and evening guests.

- Sharing creative ideas to help shape and refresh our seasonal menus.

- Assisting with day-to-day stock management and working within kitchen budgets.

- Looking after the casual dining and bar menus to ensure excellent quality throughout.

- Guiding and mentoring junior kitchen staff.

- Preparing dishes safely and accurately to accommodate specific dietary requirements.

- Keeping a tidy, organised workstation in line with food safety and HACCP guidelines.

- Chatting through menu updates and collaborating closely with our front-of-house team.

In return for your efforts, our client offers a share of tips in addition to your basic salary, excellent opportunities for progression, complimentary meals on shift, and excellent discounts when not on shift. Additional benefits include excellent on-site facilities, longstanding service benefits and staff wellbeing. The site recently renewed their 5* food hygiene rating.

Don't delay in joining this excellent company to work for now - further your career as a Chef de Partie - apply immediately to avoid disappointment!

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