Chef de Partie

We are Little Gems Country Dining, a small intimate group of four pubs. We pride ourselves on doing the simple things really well and keeping our focus on the staff and guests.

The Old Queens Head is a delightful country pub & restaurant that’s full of charm, character and plenty of friendly faces. All are welcome in our bar area – even your beloved pooch! The OQH are a #dogfriendlypub. We even have treats (doggy biscuits) in at the ready! We have a stylish but cosy, two-level dining room, a relaxed and informal bar area with a roaring log fire for the chilly months, and our lovely garden and terrace overlooking the village church is the perfect spot for those warmer days when the sun comes out to play. Everything on our menus is freshly made in our kitchen, including our ice creams and tasty chutney. Our dishes change in line with the seasons and are made using the best local produce that we can get our hands on.

Your role as Chef de Partie:

We are looking for a Chef de Partie who is highly self-motivated, has a great attitude to learning and is committed to delivering exceptional standards of food, cleanliness and hygiene. You will be an ambitious individual, always looking for ways to build on your own experience and who always strives for the perfect end result.

Your main duties as Chef de Partie involve:

- Accountable for food safety and hygiene within the specified kitchen areas
- Training and coaching junior kitchen staff and ensuring all team members are aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of
- Input to menu development as required
- Prepare fresh foods to an exemplary standard on a daily basis
- Be responsible for achieving the food margin through portion control and management of raw ingredients
- Stocking shelves and ensuring stock is securely stored at the correct temperature and correctly rotated
- Ensure that all health & safety directives are followed in the preparation of food

What we are looking for:

- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a professional kitchen environment
- A passion for fresh food is a must
- A methodical, calm and organised approach to work whilst working under pressure
- Precise planning and organisation ability
- Ability to give and receive fair feedback where appropriate

Your development:

We consistently strive to give individuals the opportunity to use their existing skills and building new ones. We will invest time coaching and developing you in-house and training. We like to see our people develop and ultimately, as a company, we like to promote from within. This is a role that will set you in good stead for a future role as a Junior Sous Chef.

What we will offer you in return:

• Competitive hourly salary + tips
• 28 days holiday
• Free meal on shifts over 6 hours
• 25% dining discount across the group
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• Realistic working hours
• Great working environment and great prospects!

What now? We look forward to your application!