Chef de Partie

Job description:

Fourth and Church is a restaurant in Hove specialising in innovative cooking alongside wines from small producers. We have recently been listed as one of the 100 best local Local restaurants in Britain in the good food guide. We have been placed in Brighton's top 20 best restaurants for the last 4 years, have been reviewed in national newspapers and look forward to gaining more accolades soon. We have an ever expanding programme of curing, pickling and preserving meats, fish and vegetables as well as sourcing goods from artisan producers. We use modern and traditional techniques to highlight quality ingredients in our dishes.

We are looking for a chef with attention to detail and a passion for great produce.The right person will want to take the opportunity to learn with experienced chefs and be keen to develop their career in a growing business. We are looking for someone with experience in a busy kitchen producing high quality food. A responsible, dedicated team player, conscientious and meticulous. A good attitude and work ethic are essential. We want someone who loves what they do and wants to get as much out of the job as they put in.

There are multiple opportunities to progress into senior positions within the business if the right candidate shows willingness to grow and adapt.

Daily activities

• Cooking and preparing consistent high quality food on a daily basis as directed by the head chef
• Ensuring the kitchen is maintained to the highest operational and food hygiene standards
• Assisting with ordering for your section
• Effectively managing and maintaining your section
• Ensuring a thorough set up and close down of your section is adhered to
• Minimising wastage
• Building a good knowledge of all our produce and dishes in terms of provenance, ethics and seasonality
• Appropriate input on the menu and creativity will be actively encouraged

Total package is made up of salary plus a guaranteed share of Tronc

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Very competitive pay
• 28 days holiday
• Annual closure after New Year
• Approximately 48 hours per week
• 5 day working week with every Sunday & Monday off (restaurant is closed)
• Great staff meal
• Creative freedom / autonomy encouraged
• Supportive family oriented team
• Balanced work life / environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount