Chef de Partie

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include:

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of

As a Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your specialty. You are also responsible for managing and training any demi chef de parties or commis working with you, helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus, and ensuring that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety regulations. Additionally, monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins is a crucial part of your role. By fulfilling these responsibilities, you play a vital role in ensuring the success of the kitchen and all hotel food and beverage operations.

What do we need from you?

• Great cooking skills and a deep understanding of different ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure, delegate tasks appropriately, and possess strong organisational skills to manage your section effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• An understanding of profit margins to ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.