Merchant Taylors' Company are a historic events venue with more than 700-years of history in the heart of the City of London.
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie?with a strong background in high-end events to join our established brigade in the City.
In return, we can offer you
* Most weekends off
* 25 days' holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays / Time off in lieu for Bank Holidays worked and annual closure over the Christmas/New Year period
* A generous employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
* Monthly contribution to gym membership
* Private medical cover plus healthcare cash plan
* Discount scheme membership
* Life Insurance and Income Protection cover
* Season ticket loan, Cycle to work and electric car schemes
* Health and wellbeing benefits
You will work with the team catering for a range of events including plated lunches and dinners, weddings, company banquets, and working lunches.
This role offers an amazing work life balance with most weekends off.
As a Chef de Partie you get to oversee a section of the kitchen. Youll be cooking fine dining or Modern French dishes & contemporarybespoke menus.
Your key responsibilitiesinclude:
* Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality
* Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you
* Helping the sous chef and Head Chefto develop new dishes and menus
* Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
* Adhering to Company food safety and allergens policy
* Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* NVQ Level 3 / Culinary School diploma
* At least 3 - 4 years experience as an Events CDP in a 5* hotel or in a high-end events venue
* Excellent communication skills
* Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
* A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
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