Chef de Partie

at  Water Lane Boathouse

ABOUT US

Water Lane Boathouse is canal-side pub serving seasonal fare in a relaxed environment with a waterfront garden sitting by Lock Number One at Leeds’ Canal Wharf. Food is available from noon seven days a week with a seasonally changing menu, the kitchen specializes in freshly made sourdough pizzas, a range of hot and cold sandwiches and a selection of healthy salad bowls, with special food offers on throughout the week. There’s plenty of seating across two floors, including a large canal-side outdoor area.

The more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess include:

• Knowledge and the ability to run a section.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate with all sections of the kitchen.
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy basic computer skills
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
• Adapt well to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualitie

A chef de partie runs a specific section in a kitchen and reports to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting a wide range of dishes to the highest culinary standards. Your skills and attention to detail will ensure that every dish leaving your section is of the finest quality.
• Assisting in maintaining high health and safety standards in the kitchen
• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards

The more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess include:

• Knowledge and the ability to run a section.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate with all sections of the kitchen.
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy basic computer skills
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
• Adapt well to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities