Chef de Partie

Overview Reference HH/CHDP/JD Salary £33,000 - £35,000/annum + company benefits Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Central London Job Type Permanent Posted 20 September 2024Job role: Chef De PartieLocation: Central LondonSalary: £33,000-£35,000 a year plus overtimeShift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours, weekends off!Houston & Hawkes have an exciting opportunity for a Chef De Partie to work in our prestigious contract catering site in the heart of London.If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.Chef De Partie Duties: Assisting the Head Chef/Sous Chef in the kitchen operation and ensure the company's reputation for food quality is always maintainedFollowing directions provided by the Head Chef or Sous ChefContributing to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and conceptsMonitoring portion and waste controlKeeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitaryStocktaking and ordering supplies for your stationImproving your food preparation methods based on feedbackAssisting in other areas of the kitchen when requiredChef De Partie Requirements:A genuine passion for foodKnowledge of the Hospitality industryKnowledge and ability to run a sectionAbility to produce good-quality foodA desire to want to learnBe a brilliant communicator and easily build relationshipsStrive for excellence in an eager and motivated mannerTake initiative and make decisions that are right for our customersPossess the ability to work under pressureExcellent organisational and planning skillsFood Safety awarenessAllergen AwarenessWhat We Offer:Free meals at workContributory pension schemeFree access to the company Employee Assistance ProgramLife assurance at twice your salaryCompany events, including a grand Christmas partyRecognition schemes and people awardsFamily-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leaveDay off on your birthdayReferral bonusesTraining and development opportunities, including regular masterclasses with renowned chef Sally AbeWho We Are:Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.