The roles
There are two roles available for Chef de Partie.The Chef de Partie will be responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene. They will also need to be flexible and hands-on, supporting across multiple sections.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Chef de Partie
- Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to adapt to different sections
- NVQ Level 2 (preferred)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your designated section to consistently high standards
- Ensure all dishes are produced in accordance with established recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines
- Perform effectively under pressure, maintaining quality and efficiency during busy service periods
Section Management
- Take responsibility for the smooth operation and organisation of your assigned section during service
- Provide support across other sections of the kitchen as required, contributing to overall team efficiency
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared and ready for delivery to the dining room/function at the agreed time
Hygiene & Compliance
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and organisation within your work area and support the cleaning of other areas if required including any removal of rubbish
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, including HACCP procedures
Stock Control & Kitchen Operations
- Assist in the effective management of stock, including rotation (FIFO) and waste minimisation.
- Support ordering processes and inventory control to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
- Assist in the checking in of deliveries and storage of goods
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days, in addition to statutory holidays. Staff may also receive additional days for any approved business closure days over the festive period in December
- Option to buy up to five days of annual leave per year
- Employer pension contributions double the percentage of your plan earnings, up to 8%
- Life assurance equivalent to three times your basic salary (two times your basic salary for non-pension scheme members)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Lifestyle discounts via our EAP and healthcare cashback programme
- Discounts on Royal Kennel Club products and services
- 4X Complimentary staff tickets to Crufts and Discover Dogs
- Healthcare cashback programme with a fixed contribution paid for by the Royal Kennel Club
- Free eye tests with a voucher towards the cost of your spectacles
- Financial support for professional and vocational qualifications, with five days' study leave provided
- Free access to The Royal Kennel Club Library and Art Gallery