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About the Role
Our Senior Chef de Partie will be able to demonstrate the running of any section in the kitchen. You will be someone with strong culinary skills who is knowledgeable on our food and its provenance. A strong desire to learn and strive to reach the next level in the kitchen. A Senior Chef de Partie is able to remain calm under pressure and support others when required. You can demonstrate the skill set required for a smooth, hygienic kitchen operation, delivering quality plates at all times.
About Petworth Places
Petworth Places trading as Market Town Developments Ltd is made up of several teams of dedicated people building a destination hospitality and food and beverage business with Stay, Eat, Visit at the heart of the business. Our core businesses are located in the beautiful South Downs market town of Petworth, West Sussex, and the historic market town of West Malling in Kent.
Established in 2010, the group comprises a multiple-award-winning food brand, The Hungry Guest (a double winner of UK delicatessen and farm shop of the year), E Street Bar & Grill, and The Angel Inn (with seven premium guest rooms and two luxury self-catering townhouses Ryde House and East House). The group also includes Augustus Brandt, an interiors and antiques business, and Newlands House Gallery, a modern and contemporary gallery and exhibition space.
Our accolades include E Street Bar and Grill being awarded best restaurant in the South East in 2019 and The Angel Inn being awarded best pub in West Sussex in 2022. E Street Bar and Grill joined the global Chaine des Rotisseurs in 2022.
In 2019 we established a new wedding venue and events business which is growing steadily and in 2022 we launched our wine series events at E Street Bar and Grill, which has been a great success.
Main Responsibilities
The Senior Chef de Partie will be responsible for:
- Organisation of allocated kitchen areas to ensure it is clean, hygienic and compliant.
- A good understanding of the menus, including daily specials and are able to identify and prepare the relevant ingredients.
- Allocated section is prepared and ready to work in with correct equipment in place.
- Good communication exists between your section and the other team members. Good liaison with all staff on any changes in ingredients and stock levels.
- Ensures that good hygiene practices are followed, is dressed in accordance with policy and arrives for work on time.
- The Senior Chef de Partie will show a willing to learn on new products and strives to increase food knowledge. Is able to remedy errors quickly to avoid guest dissatisfaction.
- Is keen to support own development and completes any assignments in a timely manner.
- Ensuring allocated kitchen area is cleaned and maintained throughout the day to a high standard. Supports other kitchen team by helping clean if own duties are completed.
- Ensures all compliance records are completed, under supervision. Appropriate action is taken for any out of spec readings.
- Ensures stock rotation is completed to avoid unnecessary waste of food. Communicates short shelf lives to enable usage before spoilage.
Experience and Skills needed:
Candidates will preferably have a proven track record as a Senior Chef de Partie and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of consistent delivery of great food. They will be enthusiastic with a positive can-do attitude and a passion for delivering great food and exceptional service everyday.
We Offer:
- Competitive market rate salaries
- Share of gratuities and service charges (TRONC)
- Holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum including Bank Holidays for fulltime roles. Holiday is calculated on a pro-rata basis for part time roles
- Staff discounts at all group outlets
- Complimentary meal during shift (for shifts in excess of 7 hours)
- Opportunity to rent company accommodation in Petworth at a reasonable rate
- Refer a Friend Scheme Bonus of £100
LOCATION: Petworth, West Sussex
EMPLOYMENT: Permanent, Full time
HOURS: 42 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days
