Chef de Partie
Carriages is based in the heart of Herefordshire, and we offer a unique fine dining restaurant experience as well as our casual a la carte menu which is available in our Sidings Vintage Trains. Our aim is to showcase the many ingredients Herefordshire has to offer. We deliver imaginative seasonal menus and offer a unique experience to all our guests.
We are looking for professional Chef de Parties / Junior Sous to join our fantastic team to complement our fine dining experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic chef who has a real passion and flare for food and takes the upmost pride in the food that is served to our customers.
Working 37.5 hours per week which offers you the perfect work life balance. On top of your salary, we offer a share of the tips. The salary range for the role is from £25,000 up to £28,000, dependant on level of skills and experience.
As a Chef de Partie / Junior Sous, you will be:
* Assist the Sous Chef & Head Chef in managing kitchen operations
* Prepare and present fine dining dishes with precision and creativity.
* Contribute to menu development with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients
* Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness regulations
* Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and manage food costs effectively.
We see that it is essential that the ideal candidate that we are looking for will have/be:
* Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
* Passion for culinary excellence and attention to details
* A positive team-oriented attitude
* Ability to multi tasks and work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Proven listening and communication skills as well as written skills.
* Ability to quickly learn new recipes and new cooking procedures.
* Proven effective time management and organisational skills
* Ability to solve problems quickly.
* Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Benefits for a Chef De Partie
* Free, secure on-site parking, electric car charging points
* Free meals for catering staff
* Beautiful outdoor spaces that can be used for both work and leisure.
* Break out areas where you can play pool or table tennis
* Free on site gym
* Boost works (Perk pal the app) over 200 benefits that you can access, including brand discounts on major high streets and supermarket shopping, discounted cinema tickets to name a few.
* Defined Group Pension Scheme (Royal London), automatically enrolled after 3 months service. Allpay contributes 4% of salary to pension pot, with individual contributing a further 5%. Opportunity to maximise the amount you put into your pot at no extra cost, by making a pension contribution through salary exchange.
* Income protection (upto 75%)
* Life Assurance (x2 base salary), option to purchase extra cover.
* Bupa Private Healthcare, automatic enrolment at 6 months service.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free 24 hour confidential helpline.
* Living Wage Foundation Accreditation.
* 25 days holiday (FTE) rising with service, plus Bank Holidays. Option of purchasing or selling of holidays.
* Personal Financial Advisor available free of charge to give you advice.
* Learning and development programmes.
* Smart GP 24 hour access to speak with a GP.
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
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