Company Description
Title: Chef de Partie
Rate of Pay: €18/h
Working Pattern: 40 Hours Per Week, 5 days over 7
Benefits:
- 20 annual leave days
- Plus your birthday off
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 26 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Secondary career leave
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a chef who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a chef who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our culinary team in Cork, Ireland. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for creating delicious meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
- Plan and develop innovative menus that cater to our customers' tastes and dietary requirements
- Prepare and cook meals to the highest standards, ensuring consistency and quality
- Oversee kitchen operations, including staff management and scheduling
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations
- Manage inventory, place orders, and control costs to ensure efficient kitchen operations
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent customer service and timely food delivery
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Adapt to changing demands and maintain composure during busy periods
- Contribute to the development of seasonal menus and special promotions
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen setting
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Proficiency in menu planning, food preparation, and presentation
- In-depth understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Creativity and innovation in developing new dishes and menus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in inventory management and cost control
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required
- NVQ level 1/2 or equivalent culinary qualification (desirable)
- Additional relevant certifications in food safety or kitchen management (advantageous)
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
