AVP Hospitality Limited trading as Sands brewery bar and Kitchen, is looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for managing the kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidates will have at least two years of professional kitchen experience, strong culinary and time management skills, and a team-focused attitude.
CHEF DE PARTIE
REPORTS TO Head Chef/Director
INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
Sous Chef
Commis Chef
Trainee / Apprentice
Steward / Kitchenhand
POSSIBLE INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
Restaurant Manager / Front of House Supervisors
Front of House staff
Accounts department
Function co-ordinator
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To manage the operation of the kitchen following the Head Chef & Sous Chef’s guideline - providing maximum quality in order to satisfy customer expectations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, while seamlessly adapting to the demands of the kitchen
- Strong culinary skills, with a passion for creating delicious, innovative dishes
- Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control standards
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Review policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
- Review policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
- Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.
- Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.
- Order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.
- Communicate with and support staff.
- Uphold morale in the kitchen.
- Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.
- Any other duties the Head Chef or Sous Chef may reasonably require.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL.
- A relevant Level 4 qualification in the field of Cookery/Hospitality and
Catering Technology or equivalent or higher
- Two years of relevant work experience may substitute above stated qualification requirements
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, restaurant management software
- Budgeting and menu costing skills
INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS
- Communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to receive instructions
- Committed to team, establishment and excellence
- Ability to work competently under pressure
- Reliable and flexible to change
