We are looking to recruit a Chef de Partie to help support our Cafe Bar team.
The ideal candidate will be passionate, friendly, energetic and calm.
Quality ingredients are at the heart of what we do. We take great pride in working with the freshest, most local and seasonal produce available and grow as many of our ingredients as possible on our farm in Backwell. As much as possible gets made on the premises and we like to keep things simple and straightforward, keeping the menus small and seasonal.
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Key responsibilities are:
- To efficiently run your own section whilst ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation and plate presentation.
- Plan and participate in production, preparation and presentation of meals.
- Help the Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus.
- Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions.
- Ensure all items produced are according to standard recipes and portion yields.
- To work within agreed time limits and with minimum wastage.
- Assist in training, development and motivation of junior staff.
- Be fluent in HACCP procedures and assist in due diligence.
- Work in co-operation with other departments.
You must have at least 1-year experience as a Chef de Partie, have a friendly approach and a real passion for cooking.
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We offer you:
- Flexible shifts
- 28 days holiday per year
- Expanding company with opportunity for advancement and progression
- Training and cross training in other areas in our restaurants and farm (training is tailored to the individual)
- Working with fresh food and produce from our farm
- Free meals on duty
- Fantastic working conditions, friendly and fun working environment, with a supportive team
- Team benefit scheme across all of our venues
- Ethically and environmentally aware employer – We are part of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, a community of businesses working towards an environmentally restorative and socially progressive UK hospitality sector.
- Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential help
- and advice when you are facing problems, difficulties or challenges relating to your home
- or working life.
- Regular performance appraisals
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We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
Please send your CV and tell us why you are interested in working with us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Tobacco Factory Cafe Bar, located on Southville’s bustling North Street is a community hub for great food, drink, music and art. We’re a spacious venue (converted from an historic factory) with lots of seating and a stage/event space inside, as well as our Yard Bar terrace and garden outside. We serve a veggie/vegan menu that uses ingredients from our own farm in Backwell and other local suppliers, alongside craft beer + cider, wines, spirits and hot drinks.
We also run a popular Sunday Market, with local makers & producers alongside Bristol’s best street-food traders.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £12.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
