Chef de Partie Vacancy at The Wentworth Club in Surrey

As our Chef De Partie, you will work as part of our large culinary team. You will deliver exceptional service to our Members and Guests. Provide culinary excellence, ensuring that we are meeting expectations and consistently WOWING our Members.

To assist the Head Chef, and Sous Chefs in the preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and hygiene are maintained at all times As a Chef De Partie, you will be given the opportunity to work on all sections of the kitchen, serving exceptional food in a luxury Members Club. Using fresh produce with a seasonal changing menu and an emphasis on local produce.

Key Areas of Activity

Producing food within your designated section whilst also supervising junior chefs and checking all dishes before they are sent.
Being fully knowledgeable about all food outlet menus, in particular items which are the responsibility of your section and of their recipes and quantities.
Ensuring correct stock control procedures are adhered to, including the appropriate storage, rotation, and retention of stock and that any irregularities are notified to the Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Assisting the Sous, Senior Sous, and Executive Chef with the ordering of food items for the section.
Carrying out on-the-job training for staff within your section, completing the relevant training records.
Assisting the Sous, Senior Sous, and Head Chef in identifying opportunities to improve the profitability of the section.
Ensuring the effective use of utilities (gas, electricity, and water) and equipment within the Kitchen, reporting any maintenance issues at the earliest opportunity.
Working in close liaison with all sections of the kitchen to ensure efficient service and maintain a high level of communication with colleagues and other staff.
Adhering to all statutory requirements regarding, fire, health and safety, and hygiene.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant, would be beneficial but not essential
Someone who is fanatical about standards and genuinely cares about the quality of the food they prepare
A self-motivated and hardworking individual who is a team player
An individual with impeccable cleaning standards, who is dedicated in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment
A minimum of two years’ experience as a Demi Chef de Partie.
NVQ Level 2 or 3 Culinary/Chef qualification.
Must be a team player and work well with and train others.
A desire to produce food to the highest quality and presentation.
Having the ability to adapt efficiently to member requests

Key Personal Attributes & Behaviours

Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders across the Club.
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Demonstrate great teamwork
Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business
Attention to detail, ability to spot and correct errors.
Previous similar experience within a 5* luxury hotel or restaurant environment is desirable
Interest and passion for learning

Qualifications