Senior Chef De Partie

Akara London is recruiting for a Senior Chef de Partie responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards and served promptly. He will play a leadership role in the kitchen, providing guidance and training to junior chefs, assisting in menu development, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Section Management: Oversee and manage a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry, fish, etc.), ensuring efficient and timely production of dishes.
• Preparation & Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present dishes as per the restaurants menu and recipes, ensuring the consistency and quality of all food items.
• Supervising Junior Staff: Supervise and train junior chefs and kitchen staff, providing guidance and maintaining high standards of food preparation.
• Quality Control: Ensure the food is prepared to the highest standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene.
• Inventory Management: Assist with stock control and inventory management for the section, ensuring sufficient supplies are available without overstocking.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety standards, ensuring the kitchen and food preparation areas are clean, sanitized, and safe.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other chefs in the kitchen, including the Sous Chef and Head Chef, to ensure smooth operations and effective communication during service.
• Menu Development: Assist in creating and updating menu items, contributing new ideas for seasonal offerings and specials.
• Cost Control: Ensure that the section operates within budgetary constraints, minimizing waste and adhering to portion control standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role, with a strong background in professional kitchens.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team, offering guidance and support to junior kitchen staff.
• Exceptional Culinary Skills: Strong understanding of kitchen techniques, food safety, and culinary arts, with the ability to create and maintain high-quality dishes.
• Attention to Detail: Precision and a keen eye for detail when it comes to food presentation, quality control, and hygiene.
• Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, providing leadership within your section, and helping maintain high standards across the kitchen team. The Senior Chef de Partie is expected to lead by example, ensure the proper training of staff, and contribute to the ongoing development of the menu and kitchen procedures.