Chef de Partie

The Headland Hotel and Spa

Chef de Partie

£27040

The Headland Hotel and Spa, Torquay, Torbay

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b7ee9eb909d7462f98c84998287dcdfb

Full Job Description

A Chef de Partie runs a specific section in a kitchen and reports to the Sous Chef and Head Chef. The role consists of many varying responsibilities including,

  • Follow and implement all existing Standard Operating Procedures


  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section

  • Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes

  • Preparing meat and fish

  • Assisting with the management of health and safety

  • Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices

  • Managing and training any Commis Chefs depending on the kitchen requirements

  • Assist with overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards

  • Anticipate any guests needs, follow up and ensure that the guest's expectations are met and where possible exceeded

  • Attention to detail with all aspects of the job

  • Take ownership and responsibility ensuring you are working effectively

  • Report duty related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence

  • Any other reasonable tasks asked to be performed by the management according to the changing business needs

  • Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen team members

  • Participating in regular departmental meetings and continually communicate a clear and consistent message regarding goals to produce desired results

  • Receiving and unpacking all deliveries

  • Cleaning and sanitizing all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills

  • Ensuring that refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas are clean and well organised

  • Support your colleagues and assist coaching new starters through their probation periods as the need arises


  • Financial Responsibilities
  • Monitoring portion and waste control


  • Standards and Quality service
  • Maintain and strive to improve standards of service

  • Maintaining fast and efficient service

  • Monitoring and maintaining a close relationship with other departments to ensure guests receive their food in a timely manner

  • Monitor and maintain the cleanness of the workplace


  • Personal Responsibilities
  • You must always be dressed neatly, fresh and wear a clean uniform

  • Promote good time keeping

  • Be flexible with your working hours

  • Promote good morale in the department by being committed and positive when on shift

  • Be committed to training courses and meetings scheduled for you

  • Work closely with other departments and ensure guest expectations are reached and exceeded

  • Be prepared to carry out reasonable duties asked of you by your Senior Manager

  • Give feed back to your Senior Manager regarding any items that you feel can be changed or improved.

  • To communicate in a professional and friendly manner with guests and staff alike at all times

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


  • Pay: £13.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:
  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • Referral programme


  • Schedule:
  • Holidays

  • Weekend availability


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Tips