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The role Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will run a kitchen station to deliver high-quality dishes across service and private hire, supporting menu execution, prep and team training. This is a practical, floor-facing role for someone who enjoys working under pressure. Key responsibilities Run your assigned station to menu specification during lunch and dinner service. Complete daily mise-en-place and prep to agreed portioning and yield standards. Maintain consistent plate presentation and portion control. Support the Head Chef with menu execution, specials and event menus. Supervise and coach commis chefs and kitchen porters working at your station. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your pass and station (daily and deep-clean routines). Follow and uphold all food safety, COSHH and HACCP standards. Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and basic stock counting. Work with the team on service timing and communication during busy covers and private hires. Contribute to cost control by minimising waste and suggesting practical menu/cost efficiencies. Be flexible to assist other stations or help with events and private-hire production when required. Person specification / skills & experience Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-volume restaurant (minimum 2 years preferred). Solid cooking fundamentals and excellent knife skills. Good knowledge of food safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent desirable). Comfortable working to menu recipes and plating specifications. Calm under pressure with strong organisational and time-management skills. Team player with the ability to coach and give clear on-shift direction. Flexible availability — able to work evenings, weekends and occasional bank holidays. A practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail. What we offer Competitive salary and tips / tronc where applicable. Staff meals on shift and generous staff discounts. Career progression and development — training and mentoring from experienced chefs. A lively, supportive team culture in a creative, concept-led venue. Pension and statutory benefits in line with employment law. Opportunity to be involved in events, seasonal menu projects and concept development.

SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB To supervise and manage a section of the kitchen to ensure that objectives are met in relation to all food prepared within the hotel. JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES To maintain regular and effective communication within the team and at all levels Performance standards are clearly communicated to every individual and is understood Technical and personal standards are high Staff are proud to belong to the team and the section Staff movements, communication and coordination within the section is effective. Sous Chef is informed of changes in keeping with payroll schedules. A system is in place for requesting time-off and is understood by staff. Hours are monitored, and potential problems are raised with Sous Chef/ Head Chef. All staff receive high quality performance feedback Appropriate action is taken to deal will all levels of performance Trends are monitored and consulted with Sous Chef for a suitable response Confidence in the application of policies and procedures Staff issues are brought to the attention of the Sous Chef Daily meetings are attended, and information effectively passed on to the team. Staff are fully informed of changes in the kitchen and to the section. Training & Development To arrange induction and training of staff to meet the required standard of performance, ensuring that all training is recorded on individual training record sheets. To provide coaching to Commis Chef to develop confidence, knowledge and skills. To ensure that all staff are well-versed in legal requirements and established standards are maintained. Act as section trainer for Commis Chefs and Demi-Chef de Partie · Planned section induction is carried out for new starters · All staff hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate · Working with the Sous Chef, technical skills for different roles are identified and training needs analysis is carried out on a rolling basis Food Quality To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been affected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu. To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel. Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation Safe and hygienic working practices are demonstrated during every shift Action is taken swiftly to correct any observed contravention in health, safety or hygiene practices. Service is calm and organised Raw and high-risk roods are prepared separately Food preparation areas are cleaned prior to use, maintained during service and cleaned down according to set procedures and in-line with Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements. Waste is promptly removed from the food preparation area and disposed of appropriately Food is checked for quality and presentation before sending to the hot plate/ pass Food not for immediate consumption is stored in the correct manner at a safe temperature according to legal requirements Stock control Stock takes are accurate People are available to assist Preparation is done to assist Market list is used for ordering stock for the next day Receiving and storage areas are prepared ready for delivery Food items are checked for quality, expire date and temperature Random temperature checks are made of chilled and frozen good delivered Delivery packaging is removed and disposed of appropriately Storage areas are kept secure from unauthorised access Temperature checks are made according to a set schedule agreed with the Sous Chef/ Head Chef No out of date stock in storage areas Menu Development To assist in menu development Continuous development of menu items New ideas given to Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef Takes an active interest in food trends GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Health, Safety and Security Hygiene regulations are enforced, monitored and swift action is taken where shortfall is detected To ensure safe and careful handling of equipment to safeguard people and property particularly in areas of manual handling, use of knives and COSHH. Hazards are spotted and reported Equipment used are according to guidelines Accidents are reported Benefits · Meals on duty · Staff uniform · Monthly performance-based incentives · Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period · Recommend a friend fee · 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays · Training fund assistance of NVQ’s · Awards and Recognition Programme · Seasonal annual parties · Staff rate with IHG hotels globally