Chef de Partie - Main Kitchen

Chef de Partie - Main Kitchen

Location: FAIRMONT CHESHIRE, Knutsford, United Kingdom

ExternalReference: REF92349R

Chef de Partie - Main Kitchen

Region: Luxury & Lifestyle

Company Description Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be: To work with a brigade of talented chefs to produce 5-star quality food for our guests. Assisting with any training needs. To help to control section and to deputise in supervisors' absence. To ensure smooth running of the section and to see that all areas of the section maintain Fairmont standards. To cook any food daily according to business requirements.

Job Description

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high performance and cohesive teamwork
• Maintain exemplary personal appearance, hygiene standards, and proper food handling procedures
• Work closely with Sous Chefs on daily operations, including reviewing function sheets and communicating updates to the team
• Oversee and demonstrate cooking methods for all outlets, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
• Manage inventory, participate in ordering supplies, and check incoming goods
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Food Acts, and company policies
• Participate in and contribute to training programmes for continuous improvement
• Carry out external duties such as special events, promotions, and demonstrations as required
• Develop and implement new menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
• Monitor and control food costs, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of food items to maintain freshness and quality
• Assist in the preparation of staff rotas and manage section staffing levels
• Maintain and update recipe files, ensuring standardisation across the kitchen
• Conduct regular quality checks on dishes before they leave the kitchen
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff to develop their skills and knowledge

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry

• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal

• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization

• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others

• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results

• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties

• What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:

• Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount

• Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)

• 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants

• Colleague restaurant

• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!

• You will benefit from training and development opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension

• 28 days of holiday including public holidays

• 1-5 days service award based on length of service

• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide

• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people

• Diversity & Inclusion

• Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

• LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

• We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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