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Merchant Taylors' Company are a historic events venue with more than 700-years of history in the heart of the City of London.
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef de Partie?with a strong background in high-end events to join our established brigade in the City.
In return, we can offer you
- Most weekends off
- 25 days' holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays / Time off in lieu for Bank Holidays worked and annual closure over the Christmas/New Year period
- A generous employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
- Monthly contribution to gym membership
- Private medical cover plus healthcare cash plan
- Discount scheme membership
- Life Insurance and Income Protection cover
- Season ticket loan, Cycle to work and electric car schemes
- Health and wellbeing benefits
You will work with the team catering for a range of events including plated lunches and dinners, weddings, company banquets, and working lunches.
This role offers an amazing work life balance with most weekends off.
As a Chef de Partie you get to oversee a section of the kitchen. Youll be cooking fine dining or Modern French dishes & contemporarybespoke menus.
Your key responsibilitiesinclude:
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality
Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you
Helping the sous chef and Head Chefto develop new dishes and menus
Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
Adhering to Company food safety and allergens policy
Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 / Culinary School diploma
- At least 3 - 4 years experience as an Events CDP in a 5* hotel or in a high-end events venue
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
- A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
