How would you like to work in one of our stunning Heritage venues? Including The Oakfield, an award-winning British pub-restaurant which won the Travellers Choice Award in 2024, ranking it in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Or The Square, our new, grandeur, award-winning events venue. If this sounds like it might tickle your taste buds, apply now and join our fantastic team.We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef de Partie, to work in one of our outstanding restaurants at Chester Zoo. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to develop their knowledge and skills under the direction of our talented senior Chef team.The Role

Food and Beverage at the zoo includes our award winning British gastro-pub The Oakfield, The Square, as well as three other restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses. Under the direction of our Sous Chef and Lead Chef you will be responsible for your own section, preparing exceptional meals for either a variety of events, including weddings and other special occasions, as well as large corporate functions and bespoke events, or even our many zoo visitors and members.

You will:Support the Lead Chef and Sous Chef in helping to produce food to the highest standards which ensures Chester Zoo maintains its world class reputationTrain and mentor Line Chefs and Seasonal team members to ensure effective and efficient work practiceWork collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure seamless delivery and a world class customer serviceAdhere to health and hygiene policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems and associated legislation (for example HACCP)Under direction from the Lead Chef, ensure correct stock levels on a day-to-day basis, place order requests to be processed and accept deliveries, ensuring they are correct and rotate stock as requiredThe PackageYoull be working a variety of shifts on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as well mornings and evenings for events as required.Permanent contract£26,500 per annum based on 40 hours per week33 days annual leaveAnnual holiday buy/sell scheme, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 daysStaff pass so you and your dependent family can visit the zoo, plus 20 additional complimentary tickets per year for your friends and familyExcellent training and development opportunitiesCycle to work schemeFree travel to and from work on the X1 bus service from Chester or Ellesmere PortHealthcare plan and employee assistance programmeDiscounted gym membershipDiscounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via PerksPension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

Our RequirementsPrevious chef experience, preferably gained in a leading British Gastro-pub or events venueAble to demonstrate understanding of food types and production methodsLevel 2 Food Safety qualificationA can do and flexible attitude to workGood communication skillsAlthough not essential, the following would be desirableCustomer service experience

More about working for usWe celebrate diversity and were building a workplace where everyone belongs, and everyone is included. We place utmost trust in all our employees and give you the encouragement to do great work.We expect a can-do attitude, but we dont expect you to do it alone - youll be supported every step of the way. Youll be given the tools you need to do your job well, and youll be offered further learning in areas theres a gap.As an international conservation charity, were focused on continuing to make a difference in conservation.We are Chester Zoo, and together we are creating a future where nature can survive and thrive.

Shortlisting and interviewing will take place while the advert is live and the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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