Job Details Chef De Partie Chef de Partie Cafe Job Description A Chef de Partie, also known as a Line Cook, is a skilled culinary professional who is responsible for preparing and cooking food in a restaurant or hotel kitchen. They work under the supervision of the Head Chef or Sous Chef and are responsible for managing a particular section of the kitchen, such as the grill, saut , or pastry station. The duties of a Chef de Partie include preparing and cooking food to the highest quality standards, ensuring that all dishes are cooked to order and served on time, managing their section of the kitchen and ensuring that all equipment is in good working order, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. In addition to their cooking duties, a Chef de Partie may also be responsible for ordering and managing inventory, training junior chefs, and assisting with menu planning and development. They must have excellent communication skills, be able to work well under pressure, and have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes. A successful Chef de Partie should have a culinary degree or equivalent work experience, as well as experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, as well as a strong knowledge of different cooking techniques and ingredients. Why Work For Us: Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary) Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum's ingredients 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities Annual staff party and incredible gifts after 5 years What you will be doing? Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility Coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs to ensure their skills are being enhanced, leading by example Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head chef Pre-empt any pinch points within the kitchen, and highlight them to your line manager Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE) Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring these are highlighted to the Senior Chefs What We're Looking For: Experience within a busy restaurant kitchen as a Chef de Partie Willing to learn and grow Passionate about food Have excellent longevity with your past employers Maintaining Food Safety standards We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards