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Chef de Partie
Blenheim Palace
Full Time 45 hours
30,000 - 32,000
Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain. Our Vision is to be the hospitality partner of choice to British cultural and heritage markets. Design and deliver bespoke food and drink concepts with personality, run the best Champagne bars with a British twist and become a 'London thing to do'.
If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you!
We invest heavily in training and development to give our people the confidence and industry knowledge to push the boundaries of hospitality excellence. There is endless opportunity to climb the career ladder (at any age or stage of your career!) and we offer over 500 courses across our business, from NVQ qualifications to our award-winning Chef Academy.
Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, Blenheim Palace stands proud in its 300 year heritage. Offering stunning views and picturesque spaces.Searcys run 4 catering outlets within the grounds. From a brasserie style experience in the Orangery, to a pizza caf and grab and go option.Work life balance is key! we open when the palace is open, which is predominantly day shifts.
Our Chef benefits:
- 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Free Meal on shift
- Bespoke training and development
- Pension
- Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas
- Level 2 Food safety qualification
- NVQ qualification or equivalent
- Successful progressive background in catering
- Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
- Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
- Good listening skills
Chef requirements:
- Assist the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directed by the Manager
- Contribute to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
- Support Manager with stock taking when required.
- Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate
Alongside working within some of the most iconic venues within the UK, with the very best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career, which include:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 33 days of annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Bupa medical cover (dependant on job role)
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Day off for volunteering
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Access to gym discounts and wellbeing resources
- Access to employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Access to wide range of training and 40 apprenticeship programs
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Long Service Recognition
- Annual Awards Ceremony
Searcys Learning & Development:
Searcys has a full blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training. We are proud of the investment we make in developing our people to raise their standards to be the best they can be.
Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent.