In a NutshellWe are actively seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team. Working as part of a brigade of chefs, your main duties will be to assist the Sous Chef and Head Chef in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times and ensuring that the designated Kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Castle Inn.Package DescriptionAnd now for the good stuff Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:Competitive salary and benefits29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive propertiesReally big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive propertiesPERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance.Meals on duty provided for freeRecognition and rewards schemeAccess to our learning platform including great training and development programs.Free gym access + where available dedicated classes.BCorp member and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet.Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and booksCycle to work schemeMain ResponsibilitiesLots to do but lots of funThe Chef de Partie will be responsible for…Assist the brigade in the smooth, safe and efficient running of the kitchen operation.Help with the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected of the Restaurant.Inform the Sous Chef of any relevant feedback from either the colleagues or guests. Assist on other sections or help with other duties mentoring the Commis Chef and Demi CDP in their tasks.Support with the ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels.Ensure the kitchen meets the set company standards in terms of cleanliness, stock control, and work prioritisation. The Ideal CandidateAre you right for us?Our successful Chef de Partie will have;Proven experience from within a similar high quality hotel/ restaurant environment.A true passion for food and have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn.Have a thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety guidelines within the kitchen.Possess a willingness to work to the high standards that are demanded from a luxury establishment.Innovation, creativity and attention to detail.Experience of supervising and guiding others.About The CompanyAre we right for you?We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for1. We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.2. We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.3. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you. 4. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.
