Chef De Partie

We are looking for a chef de partie to join our team in creating memorable meals for our restaurant's guests. You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, preparing high-quality food that meets the head chef's standards, and ensuring that your station is sanitary and well-stocked.

To be successful as a chef de partie, you should be someone who can keep a level head when working under pressure. The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player, willing to go the extra mile in pursuit of great food and exceptional service.

Reporting to: Head Chef Kitchen Duty Manager,

• A Chef-de-Partie runs a specific section in a kitchen, and report to the Head Chef Sous Chefs. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:


• Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the specialty section


• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes


• Preparing meat and fish


• Assisting with the management of health and safety


• Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices


• Managing and training any Commis Chefs


• Monitoring portion and waste control


• Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards
  
  Must have a passion and love for food


• Must be proactive, not reactive i.e. stopping issues before they happen, rather than putting them right after the event


• Previous experience of working in a large hotel AA Hotel


• NVQ level 2 catering qualification


DESIRABLE

• Experience of working as a Chef-de-Partie in a four star hotel
  
  The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.


We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400 acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, two luxury self-catering cottages, The View Restaurant, Macleod's Bar Lounge and a Five-Bubble rated spa - Nàdarra Spa - as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 off-roading, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture-perfect outside locations.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too., The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400 acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, two luxury self-catering cottages, The View Restaurant, Macleod's Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 off-roading, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad.

We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture perfect outside locations.

We prides ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too.

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Free parking


• On-site parking, We value the commitment and loyalty of our colleagues and are delighted to offer a range of benefits to show our ongoing appreciation, benefits include:


• Meals on Duty


• Flexible Schedule


• Training Allowance for bespoke training to improve your skills


• Competitive live-in costs, shared accommodation own room


• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service - we value and celebrate long service.


• NEST pension scheme for all eligible employees.


• FREE Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme for all employees providing a range of specialist support services.


• Ongoing development, training and opportunities to progress.


• Gratuities and service charge paid on a monthly basis (up to £2,500.00 per annum)


• Regular rewards and recognition with monthly, annual and long service awards.


• Preferential membership fees for our award-winning Nàdarra Spa.


• 20% discount for Spa Treatments (on the same day), 10% discount on Gift Shop Spa Retail (excluding sale items), Food Beverage and Hotel Celebrations (excluding weddings), as well as £75.00 Bedroom Rate (room only) for you or your family to enjoy.


• Uniform provided for guest-facing roles.


• FREE on-site parking.