Job Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Chef de Partie is a key member of the kitchen brigade, responsible for managing a specific section during prep and service with minimal supervision. This role demands consistency, precision, and the ability to lead junior chefs within the section. The Senior CDP supports the Junior Sous and Sous Chef in maintaining high culinary standards, drives section efficiency, and contributes to team development and smooth service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Section Management & Prep
• Take full ownership of your section, ensuring it’s set up, prepped, and ready ahead of every service.
• Work to detailed prep lists and ensure mise en place is consistently completed to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate labelling, rotation, and storage of mise en place to reduce waste and support stock control.
2. Cooking & Service Execution
• Execute dishes during service with speed, accuracy, and consistency according to recipe specs.
• Ensure each dish meets the required standards of taste, presentation, and portion size.
• Work efficiently under pressure, maintaining composure and focus during busy periods.
3. Team Support & Leadership
• Assist in training and mentoring junior chefs, helping them build technical and organisational skills.
• Act as a role model in terms...