Chef de Partie - Colleague Dining
- Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork
- Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures
- Work closely with commis 1 on daily operations and communicating updates to the team
- Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
- Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies
- Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement
- Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required
- Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation
- Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality
- Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levels
- Maintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen
- Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen
- Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
- 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
- A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
- Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
- Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
- Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.
What is in it for you?
- Exclusive Discounts:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
- 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
- Colleague restaurant
- Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
- You will benefit from training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension
- 28 days of holiday including public holidays
- 1-5 days service award based on length of service
- Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
- And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people