Chef de Partie Wine Bar

Chef de Partie Wine Bar

Chef de Partie- Wine Bar

Lead with Legacy. Inspire with Joy Giving Things.

At Fortnum & Mason, we've been delighting customers with extraordinary experiences since 1707. From our world-famous hampers to our exquisite teas and fine foods, every product tells a story of heritage, quality, and craftsmanship.

We are now seeking a full time Chef de Partie (45 hours) -someone who shares our passion for excellence, food and is committed to delivering a truly memorable experience to every customer who walks through our doors.

Why Work For Us:

  • Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime

  • Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)

  • Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts

  • 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off

  • Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities

  • Great pathways for career development and progression, with opportunities to grow within Fortnum & Mason's diverse and dynamic business.

  • And because we value your service with us, we give you additional annual leave and incredible gifts once you've been with us for 5 years

What You'll Do:

  • Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility

  • Coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs to ensure their skills are being enhanced, leading by example

  • Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed

  • Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head chef

  • Pre-empt any pinch points within the kitchen, and highlight them to your line manager

  • Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house

  • Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu

  • Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE)

  • Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring these are highlighted to the Senior Chefs

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience within a busy restaurant kitchen as a Chef de Partie

  • Willing to learn and grow

  • Passionate about food

  • Have excellent longevity with your past employers

  • Maintaining Food Safety standards

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.

In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards

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