Demi Chef de Partie (Female) Hot Kitchen

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Demi Chef de Partie to support the hot kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in preparing and cooking dishes for the hot section ensuring consistency in portion control flavour and presentation.

• Support service by expediting tickets plating to specification and ensuring timely delivery of orders.

• Carry out mise en place and advance preparation work to agreed recipes and standards including butchery stocks sauces and vegetable preparation.

• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff and commis chefs during service providing clear instruction and on-the-job coaching.

• Maintain high standards of food safety hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP and company policies; complete cleaning and closing duties as required.

• Monitor stock usage for the hot section assist with inventory checks ensure correct storage labelling and rotation of ingredients and minimise food waste.

• Report equipment faults maintenance requirements and any health and safety hazards to senior kitchen staff promptly.

• Contribute to menu development by offering ideas and feedback on dishes production processes and service improvements.

• Ensure correct handling of allergens and special dietary requirements including adherence to halal procedures where applicable.

• Undertake handovers communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team and assist with training documentation where required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working in a hot kitchen as a Demi Chef de Partie Chef de Partie or senior cook within restaurants hotels or private households.

• Solid knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking techniques relevant to the hot section with the ability to follow recipes consistently.

• Experience supervising and developing junior kitchen staff with good leadership and communication skills.

• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards; relevant food hygiene certification is desirable.

• Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure during busy service periods.