Chef De Partie

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef De Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As our Chef De Partie you must be quick-thinking, adaptable and calm under pressure. You will often be responsible for making changes with short notice when certain supplies – or staff – don't arrive in time for service. You will be a pivotal link between the Sous Chef, Head Chef and the entire team. This is a vital role in our kitchen environment.

About the venue:

Sedgebrook Hall Northampton

Sedgebrook Hall is located in the charming village of Chapel Brampton in the heart of the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and set in 13 acres of picturesque gardens. The original manor house is a spectacular sight to see and the grounds are ideal for getting a breath of fresh air.

Job Description: As an experienced chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all food service are kept in line with the kitchen standards of procedures and supporting the Sous and Head Chef in maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene as well as leading the team during service when required.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure all food is prepared & served to the required company standard
• Working and producing meals for the restaurant, banqueting and bar as directed by Head Chef
• Supporting the Head Chef in each service
• Managing and ordering for your own section
• You will already be working as a Chef in a busy, hotel, pub or restaurant kitchen
• Experience of multi-outlet hotel kitchen
• Used to serving meals for different events and functions as well as restaurant service.
• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen operation.
• Anticipate customer needs wherever possible, and to react to these to enhance customer satisfaction
• Be correctly dressed and understand the importance of high personal hygiene standards
• Participate in the monthly stock, take at your Line Manager’s request, and to action any discrepancies immediately
• purchasing, price and portion control, and wastage
• Abide by all company and legislative food standards
• Ensure that you are aware of, and uphold, all appropriate Risk Assessments

Benefits:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate at Sedgebrook Hall. From leisure breaks, weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training, and every business event in between our venue provides an informal atmosphere where you and our guests can be themselves.

We combine our spaces with a bigger family. Sedgebrook Hall is part of The Venues Collection - a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, the market leader in contract catering & support services.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1310/94221001/52507980/R/SU #Venues Collection

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!