Job Details
Our Client is part of a larger independently owned Hampshire based hospitality Group which comprises some of Hampshire`s finest restaurants, bars and boutique hotels which are born from a unique and prestigious heritage of the leading independent leisure group in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, each having an enviable reputation for fine food and drink served in superb surroundings with each restaurant and bar having its own unique concept.
All of our client’s restaurants are situated on the waterfront hence their tagline ‘meet, drink & eat by the water’.
Our Client takes great pride in the quality of the local fresh food they serve, the diversity of their menu and the attentive, passionate and friendly staff they employ. Their customers expect a great experience every time they visit one of our clients Restaurant and Bars and together as a team it`s their job to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met and hopefully exceeded every time they visit.
Within one of their bar and restaurants situated close to the water on the South Coast, near to Southampton, Hampshire. they are seeking a Chef de Partie. The position is permanent.
All of our client’s food will be prepared on site using the best ingredients, local where possible using carefully sourced suppliers.
Our client is seeking an ambitious, hardworking and committed Chef de Partie with a passion for good food who is ready to continue developing their career in a growing hospitality group.
You will be a great team player with good organisational skills and the ability to thrive is a very busy bar and restaurant where our client’s reputation for consistently preparing cooking and presenting our dishes to the right quality is second to none.
Everything is prepared in house using fresh ingredients using local suppliers wherever possible.
This is a very busy working environment, and as well as having high standards and demonstrating good attention to detail, you’ll be part of a team who helps influence effective kitchen controls to achieve good gross profit, efficient ordering and stock control as well as driving excellent standards of health and hygiene.
You will need to thrive in a very busy environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
Knowledge and Skills:
You should be an accomplished Chef de Partie ideally with experience of working in a fresh food kitchen at a similar level or a Demi Chef de Partie or Commis Chef looking to move up to the next level.
Your practical experience should ideally be supported by some form of catering qualification.
You should have a passion for producing the perfect dish every time.
Previous experience in a similar role requiring a broad food knowledge and precise attention to detail is essential.
You should have worked in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
You must have experience and desire to work with fresh, quality food.
You should possess ambition to continually drive the business forward.
You will be an excellent team player and leader who can respectfully communicate to the team.
You will have good knowledge of hygiene and health and safety.
You should possess a lot of stamina/energy to keep up to speed during occasional hectic spells of business.
You should have a desire to aim for high standards.
You should be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your work.
Standard working week is 5 days on, 2 days off. Flexible Shift Patterns.
Basic salary will be up to £17-19k plus you will receive tips paid on a weekly basis, Other benefits include meals on duty, a staff discount card, free uniforms and there are truly excellent opportunities for development in the wider group.
Please do not apply for this position unless you are an accomplished Chef.
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