An exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join the team at Award-winning Stables Restaurant at Cantley House in Wokingham. As a Chef de Partie at Cantley House Hotel. you will be part of a fresh food led kitchen environment achieving high standards of culinary expectation for our members. This role provides an opportunity to create an exceptional dining experience within our busy and vibrant kitchens, using fresh and seasonal produce.
What will it be like to work for the Stables at Cantley House?
A beautiful vintage boutique hotel and busy events venue set in acres of manicured lawns our hotel is great for a relaxing break yet being so close to London, Reading and Bracknell works equally as well for the more corporate guest. Stables has a great reputation for its food and service.
What are we looking for?
A CDP with imagination and flair is needed to join the talented team of this award winning restaurant. The Chef de Partie will work closely with the Head Chef on all sections to maintain the high standard of cuisine, train junior staff and ensure the quality is second to none.
Chef de Partie
- To ensure that all food preparation is made to a high standard
- To run and supervise any kitchen section to the required standards set by the Head Chef
- To ensure all preparation of the designated section is complete and ready for each service
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
- To take ownership and ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the standards laid by the Company.
- To be passionate in assist with the training, induction and development of the kitchen brigade.
- To control wastage and to help maintain food costs.
- To keep both the Head Chef and the Sous Chef appraised of any problems within the Kitchen using your integrity. These would include staff, Health Safety, equipment, and any other areas connected with the Kitchen organisation.
- To assist as directed with the operation of various sections within the Kitchen
- Ability to operate all the kitchen equipment with the correct training in a safe and proper manner.
- Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards.
- Ensure that all food is stored in the correct manner and that stock rotation is properly carried out.
- To work towards and ensure a positive relationship exists between the Restaurant and the Kitchen, focusing on respect and teamwork.
- To constantly focus on guest care and service. Ensuring that everything that is done well improves and enhances the guest experience.
Benefits of Chef de Partie
- Service Charge paid monthly
- Training & development opportunities
- Free team meals
- Uniform provided
- 50% discount on all Food Beverage
- Free parking onsite
- Staff socials and events
- Team referral scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Requirements of Chef de Partie
- Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen environment.
- Great eye for detail and take pride in delivering beautiful and tasty food.
- Willing to work in different sections and have good all-round knowledge of a kitchen.
- Be organised and able to work under pressure.
- Team player essential with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Good attention to detail
- Proactive approach to service challenges
- Immaculate presentation standards in all that you do
- Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels
- Good standards of numeracy & literacy
- Passion to exceed guest expectation first time, on time, every time
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year
Experience:
Work Location: In person
