Job Description
There are some exciting changes in our Brasserie and we are now looking for two experienced and enthusiastic Chefs De Partie to join our Kitchen team either full or part-time. This is a unique opportunity for skilled chefs with a passion for food and sharing their knowledge with the team and the students of Edge Hotel School.
About Us
Wivenhoe House Hotel is a beautiful 18th Century four-star hotel, near to the pretty quayside village of Wivenhoe, and minutes from Britain’s oldest recorded town, Colchester. The hotel not only offers luxury, overnight accommodation, but also accommodates, weddings, conferences, private parties and more. Wivenhoe House runs popular hotel events and has a thriving brasserie bar & restaurant which includes a 110 cover modern restaurant and 120 cover banqueting facilities. It is also home to the Edge Hotel School where we train students in the practical side of their Degrees in Hospitality and Events Management. Our goal is to offer excellence in hospitality and education.
The role and duties: The successful candidates will be part of a brigade of chefs working with students of the Edge Hotel School. If you are proactive, ambitious, have an eye for detail and a real passion for creating fresh, locally sourced dishes then we’d like you to join our team. The successful candidates will have experience as Chefs at a similar level and may hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent, be able to work in a team and work with degree level students.
The role is based on a 48 hour week worked on a rota basis five days in seven but part-time hours can be considered for the right candidates. You will be required to provide and cook to order breakfast, lunch or dinner service for in house guests and visitors, staff lunch and to assist with preparation for any scheduled conferences or events.
Skills and qualifications: The ideal candidates will have experience as Chefs at a similar level and may hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent, be able to work in a team and independently. You will be responsible for running your section, mis en place for any day to day corporate functions, events, parties, weddings and also full restaurant service. You will also have a thorough knowledge of good health and safety practices including COSHH and HACCP. Being comfortable mentoring students and training younger members of staff is also a key responsibility.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a strong professional team and work within a company that is building its work ethic including employee development. Wivenhoe House offers a range of staff benefits in addition to the annual salary.
- A full job pack is available on the Wivenhoe House website at www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/careers
- This role is shift based on a notional 48 hours per week (worked 5 over 7) and includes late finishes and weekend work.
- Part time hours will differ from this be based on 2-3 shifts per week. Part-time salary will be paid pro rata against a full time annual wage of £28,983 per annum.
- Please apply with full CV and covering letter. Applications without full detail may not be considered.
(Please note, we reserve the right to close the post for applications and withdraw it from the website at any time).
(*Please also note that Wivenhoe House is part of the University of Essex and has a responsibility under the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006 to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. Prior to commencing employment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide documentary evidence to this effect. Please note that the University and Wivenhoe House will not be able to issue a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship for this post.* For further information about UK immigration requirements please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £11.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 related safety measures are undertaken by all staff and guests as appropriate and in accordance with government guidelines.
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person