Job title: Hotel Chef de PartieSalary: 13.50 GBP per hourLocation: Lavenham, SuffolkAccommodation provided: Yes, on an all-inclusive basisCharge for accommodation: 78 GBP per weekType of contract: Permanent - 45hrs per week + overtimeWorkplace description: This beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace. The hotel serves modern British cuisine in its restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.Main duties and responsibilities: Station Management: Oversee daily operations of their designated kitchen station.Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes to high standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines.Inventory Management: Manage inventory and ordering of ingredients for their station.Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise junior staff members.Quality Control: Ensure dishes meet quality and presentation standards.Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.Menu Planning: Contribute to menu planning and development.Time Management: Work efficiently to meet service deadlines.Problem Solving: Troubleshoot issues with food preparation and presentation.Collaboration: Work with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.Essential criteria: Culinary Qualifications: Relevant culinary qualifications, such as a City and Guilds or NVQ in Professional Cookery.Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a station chef role.Culinary Skills: Strong cooking skills, including knife work, cooking techniques, and presentation.Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a small team.Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards.Time Management: Ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting service deadlines.Communication: Good communication skills, including team collaboration and customer interaction.Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a relevant certification (e.g., Food Safety Certificate).Creativity: Ability to contribute to menu planning and development.Physical Stamina: Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, standing for long periods and lifting heavy objects.Important Notes:1. Applications should be made by email.2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH!3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services.4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation.Please be aware that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for DDH Recruitment Ltd to work with your enclosed information and CV content and to share these details with our clients. We take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish DDH Recruitment Ltd to use your details with our clients, please contact us as soon as possible.

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