- Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, and ensure smooth operation of your section. Improve food preparation methods based on feedback
- Cooking and Presentation: Cook and present high-quality dishes from your section, working efficiently under time pressures.
- Menu Development: Assist the Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes, and developing dishes.
- Team Management: Manage and train any Commis Chefs, delegate tasks and support their development.
- Safety and Hygiene: Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and assist with food hygiene management.
- Portion and Waste Control: Monitor portion sizes and waste control.
- Stock Management: Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.
- NVQ Level 3 or Culinary Arts Degree
- Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety in the Workplace Award
- Minimum one year of relevant experience
- Awareness of manual handling and COSHH regulations
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment
- Competent English communication skills
- Excellent knowledge across all kitchen sections
- Ability to produce high-quality food
- Effective oral communication and team management skills
- Strong attention to detail and numeracy
- Enthusiasm for personal and team development
- Adaptability and openness to new ideas
- Ability to work independently and deliver quality results
- Positive and approachable demeanour with strong team player qualities
- Salary above market rate
- 30 days holiday + 1 extra day 'celebrate you day'
- Free meal during your shift
- Uniform and dry cleaning provided
- Access to financial well-being platform Wagestream
- 24/7 access to well-being support
- Growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
- Breakout spaces where you can shower, securely leave your things, and relax with colleagues
- Pension scheme, including employer contributions
- Team socials to celebrate the wins
Chef de Partie - London, United Kingdom - THE ROOF GARDENS
Description
Chef de Partie - The Roof Gardens
About Us
The Roof Gardens were originally created in the Art Deco period and opened in 1933. In the late 60's the building was taken over by fashion powerhouse Biba and was the pulse of Swinging London. 100ft high above Kensington High Street, set across 3 floors with over an acre of gardens, The Roof Gardens will be a next generation members club that is future-facing, committed to innovation and community, to discovery and to delight. The club will open in Spring/Summer 2024 as a world-leading members' club affording its community beautiful gardens, bars, restaurants and events spaces alongside a visionary cultural and music programme.
The Role - The Roof Gardens
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Roof Gardens. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be busy supporting the operation to ensure a truly brilliant experience for our members when they dine with us.
You'll need to be quick-acting, quick-thinking, responsive, and calm under pressure as you work in a busy team to execute preparation, cooking and delivery of your dishes to the very highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
We are a community united by attitude, curiosity and optimism, not defined by background. We celebrate individuality and free expression. It doesn't matter where you have come from, it's where you are going. The Roof Gardens is a welcoming place of acceptance where growth is nurtured, experiences are shared, stories are exchanged and ideas are born.
If you'd like to join us on the next chapter of The Roof Gardens, we'd love to hear from you.