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 you must have valid right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role as we cannot offer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orford IP12 2LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
