Young’s has a unique opportunity available for a Chef De Partie to join the team in Devonshire in Balham. The role is a full time, permanent position offering a salary of £9 - £9.50 per hour plus excellent benefits.
We offer scope to be creative with fresh high quality seasonal British food and a setting to match. Situatied between Balham and Clapahm south, boasting Balhams biggest sun trap garden, we're only a stones throw away from either station and brings a hungry crowd who crave for high quality in their food.
We have recently undergone a refurbishment giving a warm, spacious and vibrant place to work.
We are looking for those who are passionate about food, those who feel that gastronomy speaks their language and want to showcase their culinary skills. We offer scope to be creative and a setting to match.
Under new management, we are on the mission to create the best urban local in Balham - a great Boozer with superb food and a wonderful heritage. Our menu showcases the seasonal ingredients and we put a big emphasis on fresh high quality produce and bold Ottolenghi inspired flavours. From laid-back brunches to speedy lunches and relaxed dinners with friends – we want to be the favourite pub choice in Balham.
Our big, self-contained, garden for hosting parties with friends has its own Cuban style shack bar accompanied by a very popular Burger Shack -cooking up South West London’s juiciest Burgers.
Part of building a new team is exciting and requires energy, ideas and an open personality - this will require commitment and some day’s hard work as we all move forward and make this a great place to work and for people to experience in Balham.
Being on the High Street means healthy competition, which only breeds creativity and continuity in what you produce, keeping your food tasting exquisite and above the rest - complacency isn't a word you're familiar with.
What are the responsibilities of the Chef De Partie?
You will be responsible for preparing and presenting all our food dishes to the expected standard of presentation and food hygiene regulations at all times. You will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of our food strategy through delivery of freshly cooked, British seasonal dishes and pub classics. You will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the development, implementation and review of the menu throughout the year. You will also adhere to licensing, food safety and health and safety legislation ensuring our pubs are safe for team and customers alike.
What do we look for in a Chef De Partie?
Our food offer reflects our emphasis on high quality seasonal British food, locally sourced and prepared in-house and our Head Chefs and their team have the autonomy to deliver their own individual dishes according to the needs and wants of our customers.
You will have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in a busy kitchen environment. You will have experience working in a similar environment and demonstrate a passion to deliver outstanding food every time. You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills and also be responsible and able to manage the kitchen safely and effectively as required. Working alongside our Head Chef you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menu and daily specials.
We offer our Chef De Partie a fantastic benefits package!
In return for your passion and commitment we offer £9-£9.50 per hour, 28 days holiday, 20% discount in all Young’s and Geronimo managed pubs and hotels, a fun and rewarding working environment and excellent career progression opportunities with our successful development programs and accredited Chef Academy.
Thanks for your interest in working with us. If you’d like to be part of our team, then apply now!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a multiple award winning company as our Chef De Partie.