Chef De Partie – Tuttons
What's in it for you?
- Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
- An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
- Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
- Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
- And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!
This is a FULL TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 5 days, and a wage starting at £14-£15 per hour, depending on experience.
What We Need:
As a Chef de Partie, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and that guests receive well-prepared and delicious dishes. You will contribute to the overall success of the restaurant by consistently delivering high-quality culinary experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and organize all ingredients required for your station, following standardized recipes and techniques to ensure consistency in taste and presentation.
- Adhere to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the preparation process.
- Cook dishes to order during service, applying your culinary expertise to achieve the desired level and meet our restaurant's quality standards.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to deliver dishes that delight our guests.
- Pay meticulous attention to plating, ensuring that each dish leaving your station is attractively presented and aligns with our restaurant's plating guidelines.
- Show artistic flair and creativity in enhancing the visual appeal of dishes.
- Conduct regular quality checks on dishes to ensure they meet the expected taste, appearance, and portion sizes.
- Address any discrepancies promptly, maintaining high culinary standards at all times.
- Efficiently manage your time during busy service periods, coordinating with the kitchen team to ensure timely delivery of dishes to customers.
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency without compromising on quality.
- Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff, including the head chef, sous chef, and fellow line cooks, to maintain a harmonious and coordinated kitchen environment.
- Offer support to colleagues when needed and foster a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a reputable restaurant or culinary establishment.
- Culinary degree or relevant formal culinary training is preferred but not mandatory; significant practical experience may suffice.
- Excellent culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a busy kitchen environment effectively.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Strong communication skills to interact with kitchen staff and other team members.
About us:
Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!
Tuttons Brasserie is a stylish and traditional restaurant located in the heart of Covent Garden. This outstanding brasserie style restaurant & bar has occupied its enviable Covent Garden piazza position for almost 30 years and is undeniably one of the leading restaurants in the area. As well as its beautiful indoor dining room and private dining rooms, the restaurant boasts a magnificent outdoor terrace enabling diners to soak up the Covent Garden atmosphere whilst eating al fresco on the historic piazza. The menu features seasonal dishes and is designed to showcase traditional British dishes sourced from the best UK suppliers.
We have an exciting menu that is sure to leave people wanting more, but we need YOU to deliver it!
If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
We look forward to having you join our team at Tuttons!