Chef de Partie - Ashford
- Recruiter
- Champneys Health Spa
- Location
- Ashford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 29 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Catering & Hospitality
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Chef de Partie - Eastwell Manor
Champneys is a destination health spa chain with resorts and day spas located in the English counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Hampshire and Kent.
Responsible for ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standard and providing a fine dining experience to Champneys guests whilst developing the skills of the team and assisting in staff development.
Duties and Responsibilities
To offer a personal service to all Champneys Guests and club members that is in keeping with a Champneys resort
To work in conjunction with the service staff to ensure a high level of service is received by the guest.
Maintaining clear communication between the Kitchen and all other Departments.
The preparation and presentation of the breakfast and lunch buffets ensuring it is adequately stocked and well presented for the duration of the services.
The preparation and presentation of the caf?? and dinner menus ensuring that all items are reasonably stocked and available.
Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
Through a hands on approach, maintain & improve standard of product, introducing more variety of menus
Training of team members on section, delegation of tasks to commis and demi chefs - to motivate, coach and team build
Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage
Assist other Chefs when necessary and help each other to remain motivated and focused
To take responsibility and assist the Sous Chef in the absence of the Head Chef
Responsible for the cleanliness, stock control, organization and standards of the section
Ensuring hygiene standards of the kitchen are maintained.
Attend and contribute to any meetings as required.
Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels and updating the Head Chef on current stock levels.
To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department
To be fully aware of the Champneys Food Safety Policy and to implement and monitor all Health and Safety hygiene practices and procedures including temperature checks.
Attend training courses as required and ensure staff in the department attend.
To work towards the aims of the Kitchen, Resort and Champneys.
To be fully conversant with the Resort's emergency procedures.
Ensures that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and action/report any hazards as necessary.
Comply and with all Company Policy and Procedures
Complete any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Management Team.
Benefits
We offer industry competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, which includes:
Contracted 28 days / shifts annual holiday including bank holidays, which increases with service.
Generous staff discount in the Champney's boutique and retail offer.
Employee and family member discount for mid-week residential breaks at Champneys resorts.
Complimentary staff spa facility day on successful completion of probationary period.
Subsidised meals whilst on duty.
Discounted Champneys Club Membership.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Participation in Wider Wallet shopping discount scheme.
Option to join private healthcare scheme.
Training and development opportunities.
Some restrictions or variations may apply depending on resort, role and length of service. Our benefits package is subject to review from time to time.
Champneys is a destination health spa chain with resorts and day spas located in the English counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Hampshire and Kent.
Responsible for ensuring all food is prepared to the highest standard and providing a fine dining experience to Champneys guests whilst developing the skills of the team and assisting in staff development.
Duties and Responsibilities
To offer a personal service to all Champneys Guests and club members that is in keeping with a Champneys resort
To work in conjunction with the service staff to ensure a high level of service is received by the guest.
Maintaining clear communication between the Kitchen and all other Departments.
The preparation and presentation of the breakfast and lunch buffets ensuring it is adequately stocked and well presented for the duration of the services.
The preparation and presentation of the caf?? and dinner menus ensuring that all items are reasonably stocked and available.
Maintain & improve standard of service and operating standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
Through a hands on approach, maintain & improve standard of product, introducing more variety of menus
Training of team members on section, delegation of tasks to commis and demi chefs - to motivate, coach and team build
Control departmental food cost expenditure and to minimize food wastage
Assist other Chefs when necessary and help each other to remain motivated and focused
To take responsibility and assist the Sous Chef in the absence of the Head Chef
Responsible for the cleanliness, stock control, organization and standards of the section
Ensuring hygiene standards of the kitchen are maintained.
Attend and contribute to any meetings as required.
Ordering on a daily basis, whilst keeping in mind stock usage, menu planning and business levels and updating the Head Chef on current stock levels.
To gain a working knowledge of the Champneys healthy eating philosophy and ensure staff are trained and philosophy is implemented in department
To be fully aware of the Champneys Food Safety Policy and to implement and monitor all Health and Safety hygiene practices and procedures including temperature checks.
Attend training courses as required and ensure staff in the department attend.
To work towards the aims of the Kitchen, Resort and Champneys.
To be fully conversant with the Resort's emergency procedures.
Ensures that health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen and action/report any hazards as necessary.
Comply and with all Company Policy and Procedures
Complete any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Management Team.
Benefits
We offer industry competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, which includes:
Contracted 28 days / shifts annual holiday including bank holidays, which increases with service.
Generous staff discount in the Champney's boutique and retail offer.
Employee and family member discount for mid-week residential breaks at Champneys resorts.
Complimentary staff spa facility day on successful completion of probationary period.
Subsidised meals whilst on duty.
Discounted Champneys Club Membership.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Participation in Wider Wallet shopping discount scheme.
Option to join private healthcare scheme.
Training and development opportunities.
Some restrictions or variations may apply depending on resort, role and length of service. Our benefits package is subject to review from time to time.