Chef de Partie - Ashmolean Museum

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 23 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the team at our rooftop restaurant in the Ashmolean Museum - immediate start!

The restaurant is open 7 days per week, and the successful candidate will be required to work 5 days per week including weekends. Mostly day times, only occasional evenings, working hours 7.30-4.30pm/5pm

£13.50ph + tronc = approx £16+ per hour or £33k+ per year

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Qualifications

To qualify for the Chef de Partie role you will need:

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Minimum 1 years relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Understandable level of English spoken and written

Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications include:

• Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
• Level 3 Food Safety Awards

Alongside some of these more general skills that all good Chef de Parties should possess:

• Knowledge and ability to run a section
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to manage Commis Chefs
• Ability to produce good quality food in all sections Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!