Chef de Partie at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Your purpose will be:

To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5-star quality food for our guests at Gordon Ramsay at the Mere. Assisting with any training needs. To help to control section and to deputise in supervisors' absence. To ensure smooth running of the section and to see that all areas of the section maintain Fairmont standards. To cook any food daily according to business requirements.

Job Description

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork
• Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures
• Work closely with Sous Chefs on daily operations, including reviewing function sheets and communicating updates to the team
• Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods within the outlet, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies
• Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement
• Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required
• Develop and implement new menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
• Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality
• Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levels
• Maintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen
• Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.