Location: The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our busy hotel kitchen team.
As a Chef de Partie, you will play an important role in the smooth running of the kitchen, taking responsibility for your own section and ensuring all food is prepared and presented to the required standards. You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef while supporting and developing junior members of the kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated chef who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a busy and professional kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for your allocated section and maintain a good working knowledge of all other kitchen sections.
- Prepare, cook and present food to the required standards of the establishment.
- Liaise with the Head Chef and Sous Chef regarding the daily requirements of your section.
- Assist with planning the weekly workload and organisation of your section.
- Put forward new ideas and suggestions to the Head Chef.
- Support the training and development of Commis Chefs and Apprentice Chefs in basic and specific kitchen skills.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic section in line with the kitchen cleaning rota.
- Identify and report any difficulties, deficiencies or issues within your section.
- Assist with ordering specific goods and ingredients required to operate your section effectively.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally within a hotel or busy hospitality environment.
- Has good knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen standards.
- Is organised and able to manage their own section effectively.
- Works well under pressure and can maintain high standards during busy service periods.
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Is reliable, professional and takes pride in their work.
- Has good attention to detail.
- Is willing to support and develop junior members of the kitchen team.
- Has, or is willing to undertake, Basic Food Hygiene training.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Staff discounts
- Staff meals
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- A supportive and professional working environment
- The opportunity to be part of a busy hotel kitchen team
If you are an enthusiastic Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coleraine BT52 1NF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
