Senior Chef de Partie

Metropolitan Gaming Group is the multi-channel gaming and leisure brand for people who live city life to the full. The home of Metropolitan Gaming Online and Metropolitan Casinos, we're dedicated to providing exceptional experience and service for our guest's whichever platform or venue they visit. Our eleven city destinations across the UK and Egypt include the iconic Empire Casino in Leicester Square, and London's newest luxury casino Metropolitan Mayfair. We're a 'Why Not?' brand that likes to challenge the status quo and we're passionate about: looking good, feeling great; keeping our finger on the pulse; doing things with a twist; and being safe hands for our customers and people. JOB TITLE: Senior Chef de Partie What we are looking for: We are currently recruiting for a Senior Chef de Partie who is driven and ambitious to join our amazing kitchen team. Having a strong attention to detail and cooking skills, these are both essential to the role. Other factors such as understanding kitchen processes, for example: inventory, compliance, food health and safety/hygiene standards and audit points are pivotal to the role. Having an understanding COSHH, HACCP, Natasha's Law and the legal requirements behind allergen protocols and procedures. MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: To prepare and produce food to the highest standard in a prompt and timely manner while following the specifications given by Senior Kitchen team. To supervise and control the work of the Commis Chefs. Within this role you must have previous experience working in a kitchen environment, having a strong attention to detail, teamwork, and kitchen processes such following the compliance of food health and safety/hygiene standards and that these are always maintained. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Pro-active attitude with the ability to work unsupervised Experience working in a commercial kitchen Ability to motivate junior team members Qualification in Food Safety Knowledge of the Club & Company Health & Safety and Hygiene procedures Good communication skills with peers and superiors and other departments Able to communicate in clear and concise English Organised and methodical Upbeat and positive attitude MAIN DUTIES Report promptly for duty suitably dressed in clean chef uniform. Ensure that punctuality is kept at all times. To prepare and produce food to the highest standard and specifications given by Senior Kitchen staff. To manage the kitchen when you are the most senior person on shift. Liaise with the Head Chef/Sous Chef to obtain a supply of stocks and stores according to menu requirements. To check stock rotation and proper storage of cooked and uncooked food. To keep his/her section always tidy and clean. To adhere strictly to the food hygiene regulation. To adhere strictly to the Health and Safety regulations. To ensure that the kitchen is kept tidy, fresh and properly stocked as required. To fill in any position required by Head Chef/Sous Chef. To check, prepare and supervise preparation of food, to the highest standards set by the company. To motivate and train junior staff members while on the job. To report any fault of equipment immediately to Sous Chef or Head Chef. To ensure complete confidentiality relating to all matters concerning the Company. To lead by example in relation to displaying the four key behaviours of the Customer Service model. To ensure that all areas of the kitchen are maintained to a high standard at all times and ensure any maintenance requirements are reported and promptly actioned. Benefits We value our employees and offer a benefits package to ensure your job is both fulfilling and rewarding. We offer the opportunity to learn and grow within the company, regular training and development, and to be part of an exciting high-performance team. On top of our competitive salary, here are some of the benefits we offer: Hourly wage + Service Charge + Salary Enhancement From Midnight + Paid overtime 50% off food and beverages in all of our UK venues Extensive Rewards platform: discounts on travel, retail, hospitality, health and much more Company Sick Pay Company Pension Life Assurance Refer a friend incentives Financial advice services Employee health and wellbeing services Virtual GP Services Season Ticket Loans Employee assistance programme: A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling Cycle to work scheme Please Note: You must be aged 18 or above and have the right to work in the UK. TPBN1_UKCT