Chef De Partie

£ 12 - £13.50 per hour plus gratuities

Windermere

Storrs Hall are an independently owned, spectacular Grade II listed Hotel that have Inspectors Choice four Red Stars, 2 Rosettes, and are also Wine List awarded. Based in an enviable setting in its own grounds on the shores of Lake Windermere, we have a beautiful Fine Dining restaurant and a modern British Bistro, so we are looking for a talented, capable ambitious Chef De Partie that wants to work in a forward thinking exciting environment, and that has a passion for learning about high quality food and presentation. This is a really exciting opportunity with huge scope to build your Chef’s career

The Storrs Hall team is a family, and not only do you get to work in a stunning location but look at the extra benefits below;

• Competitive pay
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Share of staff gratuities each month
• -En suite staff accommodation available if required
• Uniform provided
• Homemade meals on duty
• Staff discounts, as well as friends and family discounts
• Employee assistance programme - with 24 hour helpline with experts in law, personal finance, family matters and mental health
• Training and development
• Annual anniversary bonus
• Pension scheme
• Staff parties and social events throughout the year
• Birthday gift
• Car parking on site
• Employee referral bonus
• Varied shifts

Main Responsibilities

• Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening
• Preparing a particular kitchen station
• Cooking a specific portion of each plated meal
• Assisting with marinating, cutting, prepping and precooking foods
• Cleaning the kitchen before the restaurant closes
• Cleaning and sanitising their area with warm water and soap
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift
• Plating food creatively and maximising customer enjoyment

We are looking for an individual who:

• Loves to cook quality food to a high standard.
• Has experience working in an excellent Kitchen, Rosette experience is an advantage, and has experience preparing quality food to order, in a timely manner.
• Has attention to detail.
• Has an organised approach to their work.
• Is able to anticipate guest needs wherever possible and react accordingly.
• Is able to manage stock levels and control wastage.
• Has excellent Food Hygiene and Allergen knowledge.
• Is a good team player, able to work with other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient dining experience for our guests.
• Is able to work with the Head Chef to input into new menu ideas, keeping up to date with current trends and look to identify exciting developments in the food offered by the Hotel.

Key requirements

We are looking for an individual who:

• Loves to cook quality food to a high standard.
• Has experience working in an excellent Kitchen, Rosette experience is an advantage, and has experience preparing quality food to order, in a timely manner.
• Has attention to detail.
• Has an organised approach to their work.
• Is able to anticipate guest needs wherever possible and react accordingly.
• Is able to manage stock levels and control wastage.
• Has excellent Food Hygiene and Allergen knowledge.
• Is a good team player, able to work with other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient dining experience for our guests.
• Is able to work with the Head Chef to input into new menu ideas, keeping up to date with current trends and look to identify exciting developments in the food offered by the Hotel.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work as part of the recruitment process

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windermere: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 567322