Chef de Partie

Windermere Source: WhatJobs

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Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

We are now looking to appoint a Chef de Partie to support the senior kitchen team with driving food standards and producing exceptional dishes to a four Rosette standard.

Your day to day a Chef de Partie

Have good organisational skills and comfortable working in a high-level pressured environment.
Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
All orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
Run an organised efficient clean section.
Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
To uphold the team SOP’s given to you.
Help to development of our kitchen garden, and growing cycles.
Support other team members across the kitchen.

Who are we looking for?

You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship of producing excellent food, with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience, in a 2/3 Rosette kitchen.

Ideally you will have fine dining, Michelin or Five-star hotel background with a solid understanding of modern cookery.

Attention to detail is a must, with the ability to work in a calm and professional manner whilst running your own kitchen section. You will be flexible in your approach with a willingness to learn new techniques and the ability to work on your own as well as being a true team player.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the opening team for Langdale Chase hotel, being developed by our talented Executive Chef and being part of an amazing experience.

For interviews, all candidates for the role will be expected to provide a portfolio of example menus.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
Staff accommodation is available
Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
Pension and Life assurance
Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
Apprenticeships available
An engaging & supportive work environment