Chef De Partie

CDP – Maidstone

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Full-time | Permanent | All-year-round employment

Are you a passionate CDP looking for your next opportunity in a busy, professional kitchen?

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef/experienced CDP to join a friendly and hardworking kitchen team at a well-established hotel in the Maidstone area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys being hands-on, leading by example and helping to create a positive kitchen environment.

Due to location applicants will need to be able to drive.

About the role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to ensure consistently high standards of food quality, service, hygiene and kitchen performance.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the wider kitchen brigade while taking an active role. We’re looking for someone who is confident working as a team, remains calm under pressure and takes pride in delivering excellent food.

Shift patterns will be across 5 days and will be for the majority be a 13:00/14:00-22:00 with the odd breakfast shift on offer in line with business needs.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced Chef who enjoys being actively involved in the kitchen and leading from the front.

Ideally, you will have:

At least 2 years' experience working in a professional environment as a ChefExperience within a branded hotel, restaurant or similar high-volume environmentCity & Guilds 7061/2 and/or NVQ Level 3 (desirable)Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygieneExcellent organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressureA genuine passion for food and high standardsThe confidence to lead, support and motivate a kitchen teamA flexible and positive approach to working in a busy kitchenA strong team-player mentality combined with good leadership skills

Most importantly, you'll be someone who is hands-on, enthusiastic and passionate about creating a great working environment, while ensuring the kitchen delivers consistently high standards.

What's on offer?

Full-time, permanent employmentGuaranteed work throughout the year28 days' annual holidayDiscounted hotel stays worldwide for you, friends and familyComplimentary use of leisure facilities, including health club and poolEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree meals while on dutyComplimentary meal in the restaurant for you and a friend on your birthdayFree on-site parkingA supportive and welcoming team environmentOpportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business

Location & transport

A driving licence and access to your own transport is essential, as the property is not located on a mainline bus or train route.

Apply today

If you're an experienced Chef who enjoys leading a team, getting stuck in and delivering great food, we'd love to hear from you.