Chef De Partie in Leicestershire
Posted by ACS Staffing Solutions
£32,000 – £35,000 a year
Leicestershire · Permanent
Role: Chef de Partie
Location: Leicestershire
Hours: 40 hrs per week 5 out of 7
Salary: £32,101.60 to £34,601.60 per annum
What will you be doing?
As Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences. Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of your section.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting food to consistently high standards in line with menu specifications.
- Suggesting and developing daily specials, making the most of seasonal ingredients.
- Contributing to menu development and regular menu reviews across all food outlets.
- Supporting, training and developing Demi Chefs de Partie, Commis Chefs and kitchen trainees.
- Working closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure exceptional service standards.
- Receiving and checking deliveries to ensure quality and compliance with agreed specifications.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards within your section.
- Ensuring all kitchen equipment is kept clean and in good working order, reporting any faults promptly.
- Monitoring stock levels, managing orders and ensuring correct stock rotation.
- Controlling food costs, minimising waste and maximising ingredient yield.
- Working within agreed departmental budgets and supporting financial targets.
- Supporting the wider kitchen team and attending meetings and training sessions as required.
- Following company policies and procedures, including fire evacuation and emergency responsibilities.
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
- Experience in a Chef de Partie or similar senior section chef role would be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
- Understanding of food hygiene, health and safety standards.
- Experience managing stock, stock rotation and minimising food waste.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive attitude towards training, mentoring and developing junior team members.
- A passion for producing high-quality food and delivering excellent guest experiences.
- Relevant food hygiene qualifications would be desirable.
- Company pension scheme..
- Holiday allowance.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
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