Chef de Partie
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting experienced Chef de Partie for our restaurant in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre.
At Zinnia we strive for amazing flavours and presentation. Working as a Chef de Partie, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation within our busy kitchen environment.
Your duties will include collaborating with the head or sous chef, prepping ingredients, and ensuring each cooking station has adequate supplies. We strive for creative and attentive Chef's with love for this industry.
Working 45h per week giving a great work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the head chef to prepare menus and specials
- Order, prep, and keep stock of the common ingredients for each cooking station
- Train and supervise junior chefs in best practices, cleanliness standards, and safety
- Check for plating accuracy to ensure the correct garnishes, portion size, and serving dish
- Follow the direction given by the head or sous chef to prepare and present the meals
- Follow health codes and cleanliness standards in the food storage areas and kitchen
- Anticipate and communicate shortages to the chef.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Westcliff-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- When are you able to join the team?
Experience:
- Kitchen experience (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CDP-SS
Expected start date: 17/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef de Partie roles across Zinnia Restaurant - Southend's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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