Breakfast Chef de Partie
Position: Breakfast Chef de PartieDepartment: Panorama KitchenReports to: Executive Head Chef / Head Chef / Sous Chef, Panorama Restaurant
Position Overview:
The Breakfast Chef de Partie oversees and directs all aspects of kitchen operations related to breakfast and staff lunch, providing functional assistance and ensuring high standards are maintained.
We are currently screening applicants to join our team for the 2025 season, as our hotels are temporarily closed for guests during this period.
Personal Skills:
A Breakfast Chef de Partie requires a combination of technical and interpersonal skills to excel in a kitchen management position. These include:
Understanding business operations within a hotel environment.
The ability to motivate and foster strong relationships with kitchen staff.
Creativity to develop recipes from scratch.
A friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with guests.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervise staff and maintain high standards of food preparation.
Ensure an exceptional guest experience at all times.
Foster good working relationships with colleagues.
Motivate staff as needed to maintain team morale.
Participate in food cost control processes.
Ensure all food preparation standards are met and maintained.
Prepare staff lunches according to instructions and menu plans, maintaining high quality and volume.
Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to high-quality standards.
Organize stock rotation in your section, with a focus on mise en place production and service.
Minimize wastage and control costs effectively.
Complete daily mise en place tasks within allocated timeframes.
Ensure food is stored correctly, labeled, and dated appropriately.
Contribute to improving gross profit margins and achieving departmental financial targets.
Assist other departments when required.
Support the Head Chef/Sous Chef in training breakfast staff.
Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptly.
Maintain a clean and tidy workstation at all times.
Adhere to environmental regulations.
Fulfill HACCP requirements to a high standard.
Report directly to the Sous Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Chef.
Attend all scheduled training sessions as required by the role or hotel standards.
Lead and manage a team effectively.
Delegate tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs, ensuring correct execution.
Participate in menu planning and design.
Write daily dry store requisitions and manage stock levels to meet hotel needs.
Ensure all deliveries are stored correctly and in compliance with food safety standards.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance when interacting with guests.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie.
Relevant trade qualifications in commercial cookery.
Ability to motivate and inspire the team.
Excellent communication skills.
NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
Advanced Food Hygiene Certificates (Level 1 & 2) with regular updates as required.
Proven experience in leadership and supervisory roles.
A positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
Creative approach to food preparation and presentation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
Complimentary meals whilst on duty
Free parking
Pension Schemes available – we offer a contributory pension scheme to all employees.
Employee Discounts – we offer both accommodation and food discounts for employees to stay and dine between all properties under the Killarney Hotels portfolio
Career Development – we promote development and promotion opportunities within our hotel group and we are committed to the continuous development of all our employees.
Training - we offer a full training programme to all new employees with training taking place on a daily basis in all departments to ensure five-star standards are maintained.
Tax saving Schemes - we offer the Bike to Work Scheme to all employees
Employee Social Events – we hold employee social events and activities throughout the year including our annual summer Barbeque and Christmas party.
Complimentary laundry of company provided uniforms
On-site state of the art Staff Accommodation - subject to terms, conditions and availability