Aligra P&E
Chef de Partie
Location: Towcester
Department: Kitchen
Salary: £32k per annum + team benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Purpose
The Chef de Partie will have a pivotal role in food preparation, presentation and ensuring the quality of dishes in the restaurant. The Chef de Partie is expected to work under the supervision of the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, and Sous Chef and lead our junior chefs within the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and Implement a Best-in-Class Guest Experience!
- Food Preparation: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to the recipes and standards set. Ensure the ingredients used are fresh, measured correctly, and handled in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation throughout the entire menu. Perform regular taste tests and inspections to verify the dishes meet established quality criteria. Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and test new dishes. Suggest improvements or modifications to existing dishes.
- Stock and Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring and controlling inventory for your section.
- Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with the Head Chef and the Sous Chef to create and modify menu items. Collaborate with the Sous Chef to order supplies and ingredients as needed. Communicate any changes or updates within the kitchen to the relevant team when needed.
- Hygiene and Safety: Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Follow strict sanitisation and safety guidelines. Be aware of and report any kitchen concerns, and equipment maintenance needs. Comply with all standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations including health and safety.
- Sustainability: To promote, implement and act with the sustainability initiatives as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or any other lifestyle/distinctive brand is desirable but not required.
- A strong, yet positive guest service style.
- Organised and ability to work within the team or on their own.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A good command of the English language is desired. Additional languages are advantageous.
- Maintains impeccable personal grooming standards while radiating an aura of elegance and refinement.
- Full clean UK driving licence.
About Aligra:
Aligra was established in 2007 and has since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality and Professional and Executive sectors.