Chef De Partie

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

Chef de Partie (Larder Section) holds a leadership position within the kitchen department, reporting to the Executive Chef and is responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the Kitchen team. This is a hands-on role involved in all areas of preparation and service, with excellent potential to mentor a passionate, developing team.

• Participate in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.

• Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.

• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.

Requirements

• NVQ level 3 in Catering or equivalent

• Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position.

• Previous supervisory experience is required.

• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire employees enjoy:

• Highly competitive remuneration package

• Guest Experience Program, including an overnight stay with breakfast

• Employee Travel Program with complimentary nights and reduced rates on rooms and 50% F&B discount in Four Seasons properties worldwide after 6 months of employment

• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays (increasing based on length of service)

• Group Personal Pension Plan upon completion of three months' service

• Bupa Dental Insurance after 1 years service

• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

• Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit

• Discounted Gym Membership

• WeCare Employee Well Being Platform

• Uniform and free meals on duty

• Employee Recognition Programmes and more!!