Chef de Partie

Who We Are

If you go to Durham City and fancy a bite to eat, theres a very strong chance that youll be enjoying a sandwich, burger or some seriously fine Asian fusion dining at one of the Zen Groups restaurants, bistros or coffee shops. (Insider Media; Nov 2023).

A locally owned hospitality group with serious aspirations, there couldnt be a more exciting time to join Zen Group. We own 4 of Durhams most popular and exciting venues; Zen, Tango, The Rabbit Hole and Whitechurch. We are investing and expanding. Along with recently acquiring Whitechurch Durham, we have relocated Tango to a brand new venue and renovated The Rabbit Hole. We are passionate about our venues and our people and are investing in both.

What We Need

We are looking for a passionate and creative Chef de Partie to join our team at Whitechurch, Durham.

Recently acquired by Zen Group, Whitechurch is an established venue, known around Durham for its fantastic food offering and cracking Sunday lunches! We serve some of the best coffee around and do it all in relaxed setting, offering comfort and quality.

With the kitchen serving between 0900-1700, this is the dream of chef roles, offering work/life balance and a great team to learn from. We make all our produce in house and from our baked deli goods to our own pickled products, you will be working with a passionate team who really care about each plate of food produced.

You must be super confident in handling a premium menu, working with the Head Chef and Venue Manager to provide a consistently high level of service.

This is an exciting time to be joining Whitechurch, as the Zen Group continue to expand across the north east, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to restaurant standards.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene practices are strictly followed in the kitchen.
• Assist in the training and supervision of junior kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with the head chef to create new menu items and specials.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, including equipment and workstations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (required)
• Cooking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person