Chef De Partie - Macdonald Windsor Hotel - Windsor, Berkshire

Chef De Partie - Macdonald Windsor Hotel - Windsor, Berkshire

About us:

We are just two minutes’ walk away from Windsor Castle; you’ll get a sense of being unique when you arrive at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, situated in the heart of this historic town. It’s easy to unwind in style in our contemporary townhouse, with 120 luxury bedrooms, richly hued interiors and a fabulously attentive team creating an atmosphere of calm and well-being. We’re also ideally placed for business meetings, conferences, and weddings, with good train connections, easy access to the motorway network and Heathrow Airport just 30 minutes by car.

Becoming a team member here at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts means joining close hotel and resort teams where a world of opportunity exists to develop your skills and progress your career in hospitality.

About a role:

As a Chef De Partie, you will be vital in delivering an outstanding experience to all our guests. 

If you love food and want to work in a professional culinary environment and create a long-lasting impression on our guests, then we are for you. You will have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach, and a willingness to exceed our guest’s expectations. Often operating on the front line, our Chefs de Partie are the real ambassadors of our company and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

Outline Job Description:

Our Chef de Partie is a hardworking individual who can work on their initiative and are key players in our kitchen teams.

• Previous CDP experience in 4* or similar hotels
• Responsible for leadership on a particular section showing diligent food hygiene and stock control
• Shows a good understanding of cooking techniques
• Responsible for competently managing the day-to-day activities in a section
• Supporting senior chefs with health and safety, food production and food safety
• To clean and prepare food by set procedures as directed by senior kitchen staff
• To adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules and the recording of it
• Control of company stock and property, ensuring correct storage of food
• Show a complete understanding of food care and the importance of waste management
• Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred
• Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels

Salary: £12 per hour

Min 1 year experience 

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay at all levels
• Uniform provided
• Parking available on-site
• Free meals when on duty
• Generous discount on regular room rates
• 25% off food, drink and spa treatments across the group
• 20% discount on golf
• Free use of our leisure, pool and gym facilities at off-peak times
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme and life assurance
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality in Action
• Wagestream app offering a real-time view of accrued pay and access to it