Chef de Partie

Job description
**Job Summary**

We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our team in Hornchurch at The Avairy.
• *Duties**
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in your assigned section.
• Oversee and manage junior staff within your section, ensuring they are trained and efficient.
• Maintain mise en place for your section, ensuring that all ingredients are prepped, fresh, and ready for service.
• Ensure that all dishes leave your section to the highest standard of presentation and taste.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring your section is clean, organized, and complies with health regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen brigade to support smooth service and assist in other sections when required.
• Assist with menu development by contributing creative ideas and ensuring all recipes and techniques are followed consistently.
• Monitor stock levels for your section and communicate any shortages or issues to the Sous Chef.
• Keep up with kitchen equipment maintenance and report any faults or issues.
• Work under pressure while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• *Qualifications & Skills**
• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-end restaurant.
• Culinary qualification or equivalent professional training is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, techniques, and food safety.
• Ability to manage and motivate junior kitchen staff.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for food, innovation, and the culinary arts.

Working Conditions

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, standing for long periods, and lifting equipment or supplies.
• Job Types:** Full-time, Permanent
• Pay:** £35,000.00 per year
• Additional pay:** Tips
• Benefits:** Discounted or free food

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Night shift

Weekend availability
• Work Location:** In person