Chef De Partie
Job Type : Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Salary : £26000/annum Perks plus Service Charge
CFC consult are on the lookout for an Chef de Partie for a prestigious high end Modern French cuisine, white tablecloth service, elegant 3AA Rosette restaurant based in the rural area of Reading. The restaurant has its sights set to aim as high as possible to strive for nothing short of excellence.
Job Objective: To assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen through the implementation and management of procedures and the control of resources in accordance with the vision of the organization.
REPORTING TO: Head Chef & Sous Chef
Relationships: Reports to the Head Chef or Sous Chef in the Head Chef’s absence. Responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with all team members. Help foster a good working relationship with all fellow colleagues within the restaurant and the company as a whole.
MAIN DUTIES
As a Chef de Partie you are expected to run and lead your section in a responsible manner
Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen
Ensure that the day’s tasks as set by the Head and Sous Chefs are actioned, but also that your own tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively while maintaining the standards of the kitchen
Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum
Ensure energy use ie gas, electric is kept to a minimum
Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef with ideas for new dishes that reflect the restaurant’s standards and customer expectations
Ascertain the next day’s business and order foodstuffs accordingly
Understand the construction of a budget and how you can affect and influence profit and loss results
Demonstrate good knowledge of the financial targets outlined within the budget
To communicate to the Head Chef any ideas that may help the business run more profitably / effectively or increase guest experience
PEOPLE
Train members of your section as required to the standards as set by the Head Chef and Sous Chef
Ensure that newcomers are welcomed, settled in and taken under your wing as you would expect to be
Develop a close working relationship with all departments, colleagues and other managers to ensure guest expectations are met
Be courteous to all customers
Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language and conduct of your section’s team
SERVICE & PRODUCTS
Assist the Sous Chef to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence with no drop in leadership or standard of food entering the restaurant
Ensure you have an in depth knowledge of your section’s produce, it’s preparation and presentation
Report to the Sous Chef any drop in standard of produce as delivered by the kitchen suppliers
Maintain good relationships with key suppliers
Ensure when asked you communicate effectively with the other departments
Maintain a level of service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our guests
Understand the importance of cleanliness and language in the department to ensure the correct ambience is maintained at all times, and to work to the Standard Operational Procedures at all times.
GENERAL
Ensure you are fully conversant with and understand the following:
The Fire Procedures.
The Security Procedures.
The Company Complaints and Disciplinary Handling Procedure.
The facilities.
The Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
The operating standards and procedures within the department.
Undertake any reasonable requests made of you by the company including flexibility in hours and responsibilities.
Work to the vision of the organization.
Be willing to help others wherever possible and to understand the flexibility required when business levels peak and trough, to deliver the best possible service.
Ensure that all statutory regulations are observed, and that the department complies with these requirements.
Comply with all policies and procedures as written in the company handbook.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Free parking
Meals on shift
Accommodation available
Sunday and Monday’s off
Shift work starting from Tuesday evening to Saturday evening
From Christmas Eve till January 3rd, restaurant is closed yearly
Pension scheme
Plus, Service Charge £1,800.00 per year
More Information
- Address RG2, Shinfield, Wokingham
