The role of the Senior Chef De Partie is to support the Head Chef in running various stations of a busy new kitchen in a 110 cover new restaurant concept. The food style is very high quality freshly prepared small plates with a Mexican/Californian inspiration. Food is served family style, and is cooked/served fresh to order with plates going to tables as they are ready with a quick turnaround, based on daily preparation in advance. You must be able to run a line/section, either grill/cook/fry or cold in a new restaurant setting and concept, and ensure that the highest standards are met for food preparation and service, including running a tight kitchen with all the latest technologies to aid efficiency. As a senior CDP you will likely have experience in all these sections and be able to move around the kitchen and provide support, guidance and training to the more junior members of the kitchen team. Indeed you will aspire to a Sous role, and may already have a little experience at this level. This is a fast paced kitchen with high standards, so you must be prepared for this style of kitchen. Experience of similar small plate service or Mexican/Californian cuisine would be advantageous but not essential. Total salary package to include Tronc £30,000-£38,000 pa depending on experience. Applications are welcomed from all levels of experience, and part time applications will also be welcomed.