Chef de Partie Cafe 181
Job Description
A Chef de Partie, also known as a Line Cook, is a skilled culinary professional who is responsible for preparing and cooking food in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
They work under the supervision of the Head Chef or Sous Chef and are responsible for managing a particular section of the kitchen, such as the grill, sauté, or pastry station.
The duties of a Chef de Partie include preparing and cooking food to the highest quality standards, ensuring that all dishes are cooked to order and served on time,
managing their section of the kitchen and ensuring that all equipment is in good working order, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
In addition to their cooking duties, a Chef de Partie may also be responsible for ordering and managing inventory, training junior chefs, and assisting with menu planning and development.
They must have excellent communication skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes.
A successful Chef de Partie should have a culinary degree or equivalent work experience, as well as experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, as well as a strong knowledge of different cooking techniques and ingredients.
Why Work For Us:
Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)
Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts
Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients
28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off
Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities
Annual staff party and incredible gifts after 5 years
What you will be doing?
Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility
Coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs to ensure their skills are being enhanced, leading by example
Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed
Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head chef
Pre-empt any pinch points within the kitchen, and highlight them to your line manager
Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house
Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu
Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section
Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE)
Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring these are highlighted to the Senior Chefs
What We're Looking For:
Experience within a busy restaurant kitchen as a Chef de Partie
Willing to learn and grow
Passionate about food
Have excellent longevity with your past employers
Maintaining Food Safety standards
We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other’s differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.
In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards
