The Crown and Castle,
Market Hill,
Orford,
Suffolk
IP12 2LJ
Full time | Salary up to £29,000pa
Are you passionate about hospitality and trained to CDP level? We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our dedicated team at The Crown and Castle in Orford.
The Hotel Folk have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic CDP (Chef de Partie) with Pastry experience to join their kitchen team at The Crown & Castle, Orford.
If you are passionate about food, a strong team player, and are willing to learn and develop your culinary skills, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits of Working as a CDP (Chef de Partie) for The Hotel Folk:
A share of the tips
Free Golf at our Thorpeness Golf Club
28 days annual leave
50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
B&B in any of our hotels from only £50 prpn
50% off treatments & products at our Weavers' House Spa
Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Training & Developments Opportunities
Main Responsibilities as a CDP (Chef de Partie):
As one of our CDP’s you will amongst other things, have responsibility for running a pastry section of the kitchen, and your main responsibilities will include:
Working with the Head Chef/Sous Chef to plan menus and dishes and help with the overall running of the Kitchen
Assist in the monitoring of food quality and hygiene standards
Understanding and adhering to H+S and HACCP regulations
Assist with ordering stocks and supplies from approved suppliers
Ensure that stocks and supplies are of an acceptable quality and rotated correctly
Ensure that prepared food is of the right quality and that the presentation of food is to the required standard
Give support and guidance to Commis Chefs and KPs
What you need to be a CDP (Chef de Partie):
Ability to work a variety of shifts on a rota.
Have previous experience working within a similar role.
Have a passion for and genuine interest in food, especially pastry.
Have a mature and pleasant manner.
Be a team player.
Be able to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
About The Hotel Folk:
The Hotel Folk is a group of luxury hotels and businesses located across the beautiful county of Suffolk. Founded in 1996, we have grown to comprise six unique and individual hotels, a Country Club, and luxurious Spa. Whilst all our properties are charmingly individual with their own unique personality, the thing they all have in common is the people; a community of Folk obsessed with looking after our guests and delivering a blow-your-socks-off hospitality experience.
Please note that we will not be able to process your application unless you have the right to work in the UK.
If you think you might be well suited to this role and would like to apply, please send your CV to our HR team by emailing [email protected]
