Chef de Partie

at  The Roof Gardens

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree
• Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace Award
• Minimum one year of relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling and COSHH regulations
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment
• Competent English communication skills
• Excellent knowledge across all kitchen sections
• Ability to produce high-quality food
• Effective oral communication and team management skills
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy
• Enthusiasm for personal and team development
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results
• Positive and approachable demeanour with strong team player qualities

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.
You’ll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Food Preparation:Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and ensure smooth operation of your section. Improve food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Cooking and Presentation: Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section, working efficiently under time pressures.
• Menu Development: Assist the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes, and developing dishes.
• Team Management: Manage and train any Commis Chefs, delegate tasks and support their development.
• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and assist with food hygiene management.
• Portion and Waste Control: Monitor portion sizes and waste control.
• Stock Management: Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.