Chef de Partie

About the Role

The Chef de Partie position is based at Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, within the esteemed Alexander Hotels group. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-quality environment featuring award-winning restaurants, including Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosettes) and AG’s Restaurant (3 Rosettes), alongside banqueting and room service operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for various dining experiences such as fine dining, brasserie, bar menu, room service, and afternoon tea sessions, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Carry out efficient daily preparations, ensuring timely production and service of dishes.
• Support the head and sous chefs with ordering and stock control through daily and weekly inventory management.
• Manage receipt and proper storage of all food and non-food supplies adhering to stock procedures.
• Contribute to menu planning and development for restaurants and banqueting events as needed.
• Act as deputy for the head or sous chef when required, including supervising kitchen operations and participating in internal meetings.
• Maintain excellent communication and teamwork across kitchen and other hotel departments.
• Perform daily and ongoing cleaning duties, following a strict 'clean as you go' policy to ensure hygiene standards.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout kitchen operations.
• Continuously strive to exceed quality standards, aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and dining feedback.

Requirements

• Availability to work five shifts weekly, including 42.5 hours plus paid overtime.
• Demonstrate capability during trial to prepare plated dishes to the standards expected of rosette restaurants.
• Experience handling multiple menu requirements within a fine dining or similar environment.
• Reside locally or possess the ability to relocate to the region with own transportation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of £29,000, supplemented by monthly service charge payments.
• Four weeks paid holiday initially, increasing to five weeks with continued service.
• Eight bank holidays off per year.
• Paid overtime for hours worked beyond scheduled shifts.
• Free on-site car parking and employee uniform provided.
• Discounted accommodations available across the group's hotels for employees and their families.
• Reduced prices on hair treatments and spa services at Utopia Spas.
• Discounts on food and beverages across all hotel restaurants and lounges.
• Staff referral bonuses through recruitment schemes.
• Additional perks awarded on milestone anniversaries such as paid birthday leave, complimentary overnight stays, celebratory lunches or afternoon teas, and service-related holiday entitlements.

The Venue

Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa features a luxurious setup, including a 5 Red Star spa, 58 guest rooms including exclusive Cedar Lodge lodges, and multiple award-winning dining options. This environment fosters culinary creativity and excellence under the guidance of Executive Chef Alan White and his award-winning team.