Chef De Partie - The Royal Household : Job Details

About the role  

It's using your expertise to deliver the highest standards.

It's developing your leadership skills. And it’s helping to deliver extraordinary service. This is what makes a career at the Royal Household so different.

The successful candidate will join an accomplished and close-knit team, working hands-on with talented colleagues to deliver a range of cuisines to the highest standards.

You'll work with quality ingredients and responsible for the day-to-day preparation and service of food to the Royal Household and staff.

Requirements

• Assist in preparing meals across all areas of the kitchen for internal colleagues, Royal meals, and special functions to the highest standards.
• Support Senior chefs in creating seasonal menus utilising products from the local estates.
• Travel to other locations as required, ensuring consistent standards are upheld at each residence.
• Taking responsibility for your Section you will be required to be across the detail of production requirements, communicate any stock or equipment irregularities to the Head Chef/Chef in Charge in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate closely with all Kitchen sections to maintain efficient service, deputising as needed by the Chef in charge.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of kitchen areas and equipment, adhering to Hygiene Regulations.

About you  

Essential Criteria

• Successfully completed a City and Guilds catering qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate proficiency in all kitchen sections: Larder, Veg, Sauce, and Pastry, showcasing versatility and expertise.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, fostering a supportive, positive, and flexible attitude towards colleagues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, facilitating smooth operations and coordination in the kitchen environment.
• Have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation, ensuring compliance and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Exhibit proven planning and organizational skills, orchestrating kitchen activities with precision and efficiency.
• Display proactive initiative and the ability to use independent judgment, driving innovation and problem-solving.
• Maintain awareness of legislative requirements, adhering to standards and ensuring operational compliance.
• Show eagerness to learn and develop, embracing opportunities for growth and refinement.

Desirable Criteria

• Bring experience from 5-star/premier catering operations, with a preference for Corporate/City contract catering backgrounds.
• Experience in both volume catering and classical French cuisine would be advantages.

Benefits  

• We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.
• Live-in accommodation with all meals provided is available for this role (for which there is a salary adjustment)
• Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.
• Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
• We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.