Chef de Partie - London

Chef de Partie - London

We are currently looking for a talented individual with a passion in cooking and working in a buzzing kitchen environment to join the team as a Chef de Partie. This is an ideal role for a Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie looking for career progression. The Chef de Partie will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring that all duties within the Kitchen are carried out according to the procures set out by Health and Safety Laws and the Union Jack Club standards.

The Chef de Partie will be responsible for:

• Running a section but may be required to assist with food preparation of other sections. Assisting with stocktaking, management of kitchen hygiene, food storage and supervising Commis Chefs.
• Working effectively within the Kitchen Brigade to ensure high level of service standards Checking that all food is stored and used in rotation to eliminate wastage and adhere to the Health and Hygiene Laws
• Following close down procedure at the end of shift to ensure safety of equipment and security of produce is maintained

The Chef de Partie will be responsible for Commis Chef and should be aware of emergency, safety and first aid procedures and to report all accidents to the Duty Manager

The ideal candidate should have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Food production or other related culinary skills qualification
• Previous Chef de Partie experience in hospitality organisation preferably 4/5 star hotel restaurant or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie
• Excellent communication skills and enjoys motivating the team
• Excellent awareness of food hygiene standards.

The successful Chef de Partie will receive the following benefits:

• Season ticket loan
• Performance incentive bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional cookery qualifications
• Gym membership
• Free meals on duty
• Weekend allowance
• Life assurance

The Union Jack Club is located in London Waterloo, with the building consisting of 300 bedrooms spread over 24 floors. The Club offers luxurious and peaceful accommodation and facilities to serving and former serving members of the Armed Forces.

All applicants invited to interview will be asked to produce documents that prove their right to work in the UK.