Chef de Partie - Winchester

Recruiter
Exclusive Hotels and Venues
Location
Winchester
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 May 2017
Closes
30 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Chef de Partie - Lainston House Hotel

Working as part of a brigade, your main duties will be to ensure high standards of efficiency in the running of the section whilst always aiming for an increase in standards and profitability. Assist the Sous Chefs 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 professional.

Role Responsibility

The Chef de Partie will be responsible for;

Assisting the brigade in the smooth, safe and efficient running of the kitchen operation.
Responsible for the day to day running of any given section
Demonstrating a committed approach to the development of creative menus and service in the kitchen.
Ensuring the quality of food is of the exceptional standard expected when dining at the hotel
Continually striving towards achievement and improvement

Ensuring the Sous Chef is kept aware of any relevant feedback from either the hotel guests or hotel staff

Assisting on other sections or help with other duties when required
Training and delegation of tasks to the Commis Chef and Demi CDP
Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels
The cleanliness, stock control, organisation and standards of the section

The Ideal Candidate

Our successful Chef de Partie will have;

Proven experience from within a similar luxury hospitality environment
A true passion for food
Have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Good kitchen & knife skills
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
Relish the pressure of the kitchen environment
Experience of supervising and guiding others

Package Description

Hospitality is all about people and Exclusive Hotels and Venues are committed to ensuring our people are happy and well rewarded so that in turn, they pass the positivity onto our guests. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits for successful candidates include;

Competitive salary
Uniform
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Complimentary car parking
Discounted room nights across all Exclusive Hotels and Venues
Discounts on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties

About the Company

Exclusive Hotels and Venues is a family owned collection of six individual and characterful country house hotels and venues situated across the south of England. Offering every imaginable leisure, wedding, meeting and training requirement and more they are all situated in beautiful locations, surrounded by acres of stunning countryside and gardens.

Each has unique facilities including an award-winning spa, championship golf courses, state of the art conference facilities, Michelin starred restaurants, the finest fishing and shooting plus falconry, tennis, croquet and archery.