Chef De Partie
Salary: £28K pro rata
Hours: Part Time & Full Time Work Available, Permanent, Daytime hours
Location: Penny Farthing
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The Role:
The Penny Farthing is searching for a passionate Chef de partie with pastry experience to join our team. We offer more than just a job - we offer an opportunity to lead, inspire, and craft unforgettable experiences.
As a chef de partie, you will work in a fast-paced kitchen and be passionate about delivering culinary excellence and exceptional customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are passionate and enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced, and dynamic kitchen environment.
About Us:
Here at Penny Farthing, we are architects of memorable moments, welcoming guests with warmth and charm. As part of the Town & Country Collective, we’re committed to reshaping hospitality with innovative service and genuine Welsh warmth.
Why Join Our Team?
A Friendly Team: You will join a supportive and professional team that cares about making work enjoyable and rewarding!
Development Opportunities: Whether you want to advance and develop your skills or seek further qualifications, we are here to help. We encourage professional development and are committed to supporting our colleagues’ growth.
Make an Impact: You will play a key role in helping us shape the future of our Food & Beverage operations and crafting exceptional experiences for our guests.
We truly believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our guests, and we do this by offering the following benefits:
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty
- Preferential accommodation rates
- Qualifications relevant to your role
- Clear training and development pathways
- Work buddy to guide you
- Discounted meals for up to four people
- Reward scheme for elevated service experiences
- A performance management framework to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.
What does work as a Chef De Partie look like:
Food Maestro: You will be passionate and assist us in crafting and delivering exceptional dining experiences through the food we serve. You will collaborate and work under the Head Chef and Sous Chef team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Organisation and Managing Your Section: As a Chef de partie, you will manage your own section of a kitchen. You will manage the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes within your section and ensure consistency and quality.
Team Player: You will collaborate and work closely with other chefs and the kitchen team, particularly the Head Chef and Sous Chef, to ensure a smooth running of the kitchen. As you will manage a section in the kitchen, you will likely supervise junior kitchen team members such as Commis Chef and Apprentices to help them develop skills and ensure they follow hygiene and safety standards.
Fast-Paced Environment: The Kitchen can be fast-paced, particularly during peak hours such as lunch and dinner. You will be expected to work efficiently and under pressure to ensure dishes are prepared and sent on time. You will be required to multitask, as you could be juggling several tasks simultaneously, such as cooking, preparing and overseeing other team members.
What We are Looking For:
Experience: Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role with pastry experience.Operational planning and consistent delivery of SOPs, including management and delivery of statutory COSHH, Health and Safety and Food Hygiene compliance and regulatory tasks. Desirable – NVQ Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery.
Passion: You will have a natural passion for food and culinary arts and enthusiasm for creating extraordinary guest experiences.
Team Champion: You will have the ability to work well within a passionate kitchen team and work well under pressure.
Development: You will desire to be your best as a Chef de Partie. You will have a willingness to learn and develop your culinary career. You can learn new cooking techniques, refine your skills, and potentially work up to higher positions.
Organisation and Attention to Detail: You will be highly attentive to detail, organised, and able to keep your section clean and tidy.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate, motivated and ready to develop, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your CV to [email protected]
To discover more about Town & Country Collective and our commitment to delivering a Warm Welsh Hospitality, visit townandcountrycollective.co.uk.
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
