Chef de Partie - Southampton, United Kingdom - Novotel Southampton

Description

· Helps provide smooth running services and a high standard of production by managing his/her

section,

· Works autonomously to produce dishes in compliance with cooking instructions,

· Supervises the commis chefs' work,

· Is responsible for the organisation, coordination and service for one area of the kitchen,

Professional techniques / Production

· Produces and presents the dishes for the section in line with the cooking instructions and processes

defined by the hotel and brand,

· Ensures that dishes are well presented, of a high standard and at the right temperature,

· Delivers dishes in good time to suit guests' wishes,

· Depending on the hotel, may be asked to receive deliveries, check and store merchandise,

· Organises his/her work and timing to suit fluctuations in guest numbers, special events and

particular guests,

Talent & Culture Responsibilities

· Leads the team under his/her responsibility and creates a good working atmosphere,

· Organises and supervises the work carried out by commis chefs and apprentices in the area under

his/her responsibility,

· Informs the team about cost optimisation and the reduction of raw material wastage; tracks

implementation,

· Trains commis chefs, apprentices and interns to a high standard,

Management and administration

· Is actively involved in meeting the department's targets:

by following the cooking instructions to the letter

by avoiding waste and loss of food items

by respecting the procedures and internal audits applicable in the hotel

· Helps conduct inventories

· Helps manage stocks of equipment by avoiding breakages

Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment · Ensures that the workplace remains clean and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations, · Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used, · Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc), · Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environmental Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc),