Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie@ West End Brasserie, Edinburgh

Set in the Bustling West End of Edinburgh , The West End Brasserie is seeking a Driven & Passionate Chef de Partie to join its team serving Refined French Classics & Seasonal Brasserie Dishes. All Sauces, Prep, Terrines, Pate's & garnishes are made in house - the only things we buy in are local ice cream & Bread from our bakery.

The kitchen is custom built to ensure the working environment is as efficient, enjoyable & comfortable as it can be with 2 Rational Ovens, Thermomix, Solid Top & 6 burner stoves as well as a fantastic walk in fridge and separate preparation areas.

The main duties of the role are

• Following Company Spec on Dishes
• Cookery of menu to company standards
• Prep for the menu dishes
• Cleaning and following cleaning rotas
• Filling in required food safety paperwork under instruction

Experience of at least 2 years as a CDP in a similar standard of Bistro/Brasserie/ Gastropub would be desireable for this role and we aren't adverse to giving a commited and hard working employee the opportunity to take their first step towards senior management in a kitchen long term.

for the role the below soft skills are desireable

• Honest
• Punctual
• Good at Communicating with others
• Hard working
• Responsible
• Team Player
• Excellent Leader

As well as having a professional experience in

• Running a section in a busy fresh food kitchen
• Good Knife Skills
• Communication skills
• Passion for hospitality & happy customers
• Team work ethic
• Knowledge and awareness of Allergens
• classical cookery knowledge

Rehis Intermediate Food Hygeine or equivalent is also desirable but not essential as we believe in training and developing our employees and showing them the same commitment and respect to their careers that they show to us.

Benefits of working for us include

• Access to company Apprenticeship & Management courses backed up with SCQF/ SVQ qualifications in Professional cookery & Hospitality management among others.
• Equal share of gratuities between all employees
• 28 days per year holiday
• Career development opportunities in one of Scotland's biggest hospitality independents who are opening more and more new venues serving fresh food in venues with their own identity's and ethos
• The potential to one day be backed to have your own venue or a Kitchen that you own and operate within the company in the long term

if you would like to join a well established company with all the benefits it entails and development opportunities constantly available please get in touch

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WEB1