Chef De Partie

Job Title: Chef De Partie

Salary: £32,000. Plus generous non-contractual gratuities and bonus where the annual package could reach up to £40,000.

Background:

5* Hotel by the sea. It is considered one of the most comfortable hotels in the West Country and is renowned for its unobtrusive, traditional service. It has been the highest rated hotel in Cornwall for over 30 years. It is set in some 8 acres, has 40 well-appointed rooms, a traditional ‘Dining Room’ and a fine dining restaurant. In addition, the hotel offers a broad range of leisure facilities including tennis, croquet, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a small spa with three treatment rooms and a 38’ motor launch which takes guests on excursions.

The hotel is within a phase of significant growth with the development of further accommodation. 4 extremely spacious suites were completed May 2021 with a further addition of 4 two-bedroom cottages, two larger four-bedroom houses and meeting space on the horizon.

The Role We are very excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced and passionate ‘Chef de Partie’ to come on board and join the highly motivated kitchen team.

As Chef de Partie you be required to: -

* Display and demonstrate your qualities with enthusiasm and in a calmly manner Manage the section you are working on safely and professionally

* Ensure that all our produce is safe and handled according to our food safety policy

* Ensure that the daily diary is completed

* Understand all elements of our food safety policy and ensure that everyone is working within our agreements

* Ensure that our junior team are working in line with current regulations and legislation

* Ensure that our environment is safe to work in and report all equipment breakdown and defects

* Identify equipment that needs servicing

* Have a competent understanding of cooking fresh produce and accurately prepare and deliver food as it is meant to be served in a timely manner

* Assist Chef with the ordering of specific provisions for your area

* You will also have the opportunity to have some input on our menus Our traditional dining room has a 1 AA rosette and serves breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.

The food here is silver served and is a firm favourite with our residents. Evenings usually comprises of an more Intense service for around 70 – 85 guests per night. The Quarterdeck has been recently awarded 2 AA Rosettes.

Lunch can be busy with cuisine best described as Bistro/Brasserie.

Dinner is a finer affair with a seasonal limited a la carte restaurant where the chefs may show their talent and flair using modern methods of cuisine and presentation. A very seasonal restaurant where you earn your stripes in the Summer, and Winter is a time for development and planning.

Benefits

Our client prides themselves on team loyalty and longevity. Our current benefits package is progressive and detailed below:

* Staff meals whilst on duty -

* Uniform -

* 50% discount for you and your family/friends in our restaurants -

* 50% discount in our Carne Bay Spa -

* Enhanced Pension contributions -

* Discounted rates of 50% in some of the world’s most exclusive hotels and venues -

* Non-Contractual Bonus and Gratuities Candidate Criteria

This is a very high-quality operation and accordingly, candidates must have a significant passion and aspiration to working in quality hotels and a clean solid background. Whilst at one level this is a traditional business, it is also progressive, and candidates should be able to demonstrate a much more contemporary outlook on life and an ability to adapt to a fast-moving, busy operation. The successful candidate must be able to commute to the Hotel daily as there is limited public transport.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year Schedule: • Overtime • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

* Loyalty bonus

* Tips