Chef de Partie

This post requires 40 – 45 hours per week, throughout the year, including Bank Holidays and school holidays.

We are looking for:

A creative professional Chef who has the flair produce a range of exciting menus which suit the Sheppy brand and venue, using locally sourced ingredients and ingredients from within the establishment.

A Chef who can work with the Head Chef to develop and lead a small team, setting and maintaining the highest standards in all areas (preparation, presentation, cleanliness, record keeping, tidiness and organisation).

A creative Chef who would like to grow his or her reputation and that of the business which has a long history and a reputation for the highest quality products.

The successful applicant will have:

- Proven experience of responsibility in a busy, fast-paced kitchen

- Excellent skills with a variety of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes

- Ability to maintain calm and efficiency under pressure

- An appreciation of best practice with knowledge of new styles and trends

- High standards relating to food presentation, with imagination and attention to detail

- A disciplined and organised style of working

- Reliability, patience and flexibility to grow and develop with the business

- Enthusiasm, with a cheerful disposition as part of a team

- The relevant professional qualifications in cooking/catering and food hygiene to perform this role

- Level 2 as a minimum in food hygiene

The post-holder will report to the Head Chef.