Chef de Partie Croydon
Job description
Join the Birch Community in Selsdon as Chef De Partie Who are Birch? We’re glad you asked! Birch is challenger hospitality brand that believes in putting wellness, craft, and nature at the heart of everything we do. Birch Selsdon are on a mission to help you escape from hustle and bustle of urban living and give your body, and mind, the chance to switch off, relax and reset. Birch Selsdon and the team would love to welcome you on this journey as we open the doors for guests, and future friends, to enjoy. We have 180 sleeping spaces, working destinations, 2 restaurants, a selection of bars, wellness centre, pottery, craft destinations and lido, along with our 200 acres of rewilded land, where cows, pigs and deer roam free, and our horticulture team grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that will be foraged to use across the site. What really makes Birch special is our people, aligned to lovingly take care of the land and hotel that we are the ambassadors, and custodians of. Are you a bit of Birch, here is what is needed to join us… Look at you go!! You are well on your way to running a kitchen on your own. You are a Chef De Partie and you are mastering your skills alongside some great executive chefs and have we got a great one for you!! You will have a specialty in either larder, meat and fish or garnish. You know your way around the kitchen and can support those aspiring to be you as well as ask questions to develop yourself from those above you. Who are you? A values driven individual who speaks their mind, is brave enough to be different, and believes in caring in all that you do. Understands food and is eager to contribute to menu development ensuring locally sourced produce is at the heart of our menu. Innovative and looks for new ways to delight our guests. A great communicator that manages their time well, you are always one step ahead. Inspires new team members and develops them to progress in the business, you love training and watching people grow from sharing your knowledge. Has great knife skills and knowledge of all food safety measures to ensure we deliver a safe kitchen, that does not endanger our team or guests. Follows proper safety guidelines and sanitation practices following the principles of HACCP. Preparation and delivery of food items in line with the menu specification Can manage a busy kitchen section with ease while enjoying the moment. Understands essential paperwork on reporting wastage, deliveries, temperatures and ensures these are recorded accurately. Check our some of our Birch Benefits to help you play hard… Free Gym Membership 30% discount across all food and beverage outlets Stay with us from £65.00 Bed & Breakfast Learn a new hobby in our pottery. Holiday that increases with your length of service (up to 5 additional days) Use of the Lido to get your laps in or relax in the sun. Party with Birch in our Birch Team Socials where we kick back, relax and celebrate. Discounted treatments in our wellness centres Cycle to work and tech schemes. Healthy and nutritious meals on duty Plus Many Many More!! INDBOH
