ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Compliance of all food safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Great attention to detail.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE YOU MAY HAVE

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.
  

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Our Chef de Partie operates as a valued member of our talented and friendly Catering team demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer. You’ll be working as part of our friendly team to ensure the efficient day to day running of the kitchen and to assist in providing a consistently high quality dining experience while maintaining sales, reputation and profit of the kitchen as agreed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You’ll add value to the efficient and profitable running of the kitchen in order to achieve your business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the hotel. We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures and practices as essential when working in catering. You’ll need to be flexible to work in different areas, if required, and adhering to all health and safety requirements at all times.

• Salary - The full time (37.5 hour) salary range for this role is £25,500 - £35,500, however the advertised position is for 40 hours per week.
• Contract type - This position a permanent contract
• Working pattern - A mix of shifts on a rota basis, Earliest start 08:00, Latest finish 22:30, Weekend work required.
• Location - This role is based at our Brownsea Island Hotel with live in accommodation availabl

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Chef de Partie operates as a valued member of our talented and friendly Catering team demonstrating a real passion for food and being motivated to invent, produce and present quality dishes in accordance with our hotel offer. You’ll be working as part of our friendly team to ensure the efficient day to day running of the kitchen and to assist in providing a consistently high quality dining experience while maintaining sales, reputation and profit of the kitchen as agreed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You’ll add value to the efficient and profitable running of the kitchen in order to achieve your business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the hotel. We work to a high standard and as a key part of the team you’ll comply with all food safety policies, procedures and practices as essential when working in catering. You’ll need to be flexible to work in different areas, if required, and adhering to all health and safety requirements at all times.

• Salary - The full time (37.5 hour) salary range for this role is £25,500 - £35,500, however the advertised position is for 40 hours per week.
• Contract type - This position a permanent contract
• Working pattern - A mix of shifts on a rota basis, Earliest start 08:00, Latest finish 22:30, Weekend work required.
• Location - This role is based at our Brownsea Island Hotel with live in accommodation available

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working in a kitchen environment is fast-paced and can feel pressurised. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining sales, reputation and profit of the kitchen as agreed by the Head Chef
• Demonstrating your passion for food to invent, produce and present quality dishes
• Controlling stock, minimising wastage
• Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times
• Providing guidance and development opportunities to Commis Chefs and the wider kitchen team