Chef de Partie London
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join the founding location of the 67 Pall Mall Members’ Club, located in the heart of London’s St. James’s. 67 Pall Mall is a Private Members’ Club, founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers, and is home to the finest wine list in the world. At 67 Pall Mall the Chef de Partie is an integral part of our Kitchen team, responsible for delivering a high-quality level of food at all times. We are seeking a vibrant individual to join our Kitchen team on a full-time basis. If you are seeking a fantastic new role where you benefit from consistent training, opportunities to expand your wine knowledge, and the ability to develop in a thriving, successful and charismatic team, we would love to hear from you. This role can hold exciting opportunities for travel to our locations in Verbier, Singapore and Beaune. ABOUT 67 PALL MALL With 5,000+ wines representing 52 countries, with 1,200 available by-the-glass, the award-winning 67 Pall Mall is the home of fine wine. The Club boasts a 17-strong sommelier team, many of whom are winners of several international competitions and elected #1 sommeliers in London. Members benefit from the low-margin wine list and can store their own wines at the Club in our original 1930s bank vault. They also have access to an impressive events calendar, and much more. 67pallmall.tv, the world’s first 4k wine tv channel, is an extension of the Club, accessible to all on demand. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure all food on the given section is prepared in accordance with established recipe cards and methods Ensure that there are sufficient quantities of ingredients to prepare the required mise en place by communicating with the relevant Sous Chef/Head Chef in a timely manner Ensure that all dishes and mise en place are tasted to ensure correct flavour and seasoning and checked with Head Chef/Sous Chef Ensure that dishes are plated to the required the portion control and visual standard before being sent into the club for service To ensure appropriate levels of production in direct relation to the level of business That the kitchen is organised kept clean by following the correct procedures to meet the statutory food hygiene and food safety standards That all equipment/utensils in the section are correctly handled and maintained To contribute suggestions during menu planning as appropriate Coach employees in their section the “clear as you go” method of working Ensure that mistakes are avoided by regularly checking standards and requirements with the senior team To ensure the kitchen is run to a consistently high standard in the Head Chef’s absence To ensure all dishes are correctly presented before being sent into the club for service To ensure all ‘mise en place’ is tasted as it is prepared, and all dishes are tasted to ensure correct flavour and that recipes have been properly followed To ensure mise-en-place and food stuffs are correctly stored at all times with accurate preparation date and use by date labels in line with our Food Safety policies To ensure menu ideas are provided as appropriate to assist with menu planning To ensure all junior kitchen staff comply with all kitchen standards, rules and regulations To ensure you maintain an optimistic outlook and motivate other members of the team even during difficult times OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: Has established credibility through a proven career path within the high-end catering The ability to work independently without supervision. A “can do” attitude to “make things happen” and deliver a high-quality product consistently. The capacity to adapt to changing environments The experience to remain calm under pressure Strong communication skills Honest and reliable A positive and enthusiastic outlook Creative thinking Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a high quality and busy environment Passion and great pride in their work An eye for detail BENEFITS Staff food on duty 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) Opportunity to take part in WSET/CMS training and other courses Opportunity to progress further in role within the company Staff Members can order wines at our wholesale prices through our wine buying team Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan scheme Recommend a friend bonus 25% discount on dining at the Club Employee Assistance Programme Uniform provided Dry Cleaning DETAILS: Salary £37,400 / Year Schedule Full Time Experience Minimum 2 years of experience Location 67 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5EY, UK 67 Pall Mall prides itself on maintaining equal opportunities for all employees.
