Chef de Partie needed for a full-time position based at a hotel in Northumberland, live in available.
Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients in the Northumberland Countryside.
Working with one of the Regions most well-known Head Chefs the kitchen is run by a committed and talented brigade, this could be the perfect position to hone your craft and climb the ladder within a well known and established hotel group.
This position would suit a skilled chef de partie looking to develop their technical ability and progress their career.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Preparing, storing and managing food stock.
- Managing your section to the high standards of the hotel. Moving sections as required.
- Opening and closing procedures.
- Adhering to all COSHH, food safety and health and hygiene rules. Maintaining records as required.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the kitchen.
The right candidate will:
- Have at least two years experience in a fresh food kitchen.
- Be energetic, resilient and able to rise to a challenge.
- Be naturally ambitious and determined to constantly improve.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
If you are a talented Chef de Partie looking to work with the best in the industry in a stunning location then call the team today.
City Centre chef sought for temp – perm position in busy Newcastle kitchen
Our client, a busy, fresh food restaurant owned by a local educational site is seeking an enthusiastic addition to their chef brigade. Located smack, bang in the middle of Newcastle town centre this opening would suit a proactive chef looking to gain experience in a fresh food kitchen.
This is a temp- perm position with a permanent, full time job on offer for the right candidate. Shift patterns may vary, 37.5 hours per week. This position begins in the first week of September 2019.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- undergoing extensive training to learn a new fresh food menu
- preparing fresh, tasty and well presented food to order
- prepping food ahead of schedule
- delegating tasks to the catering team
- ensuring all health and safety is adhered to in the kitchen
- opening/closing kitchen
- managing stock
- making changes based on customer feedback
Our City Centre Chef will:
- be a quick learner with a real interest in the Newcastle food scene
- a hard working chef who rises to a challenge and can work as a team player
- have two years minimum experience in a fresh food kitchen
- be available to begin work first week of September
- have all your health and safety certificates up to date
- be able to work with a sense of urgency whilst remaining consistent
- understand flavour combinations and demonstrate a natural flair for cooking
Perks:
- excellent work-life balance with important holidays like Christmas and Easter at home
- easily accessible work location
- learn from a superb management staff with a modern, fun approach to running a kitchen
- permanent opportunity
- weekly pay
- holiday pay
If you are interested in interviewing for the position of City Centre Chef then apply today.
Senior Chef de Partie – Multi-Site Outlet – Newcastle City Centre
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for one of the most highly regarded and iconic venues in the entire North East. This job acts as an exciting and rare opportunity to work in a multi-site outlet, working in numerous kitchens as a vital part of a small team managing a huge event space. Based right in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, this position offers a fantastic salary of £24,000-£25,000 and with excellent public transport links, represents an excellent opportunity for any chef looking to get their foot in the door at a huge company and impress from the get-go.
A Senior Chef de Partie will be:
- Passionate about cooking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Confident in working on sections in the kitchen
- Attentive to detail and take pride in personal presentation
- Able to work in a team
- Motivated and accountable
– Experience working in a fine dining environment is preferred but not essential
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Managing section, preparing and cooking a variety of dishes
- Assisting the Senior chefs to help ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high standard for service
- Ensuring all health and hygiene procedures are adhered to at all times
- Keeping fridges stocked and report any stock shortages to the supervisor/senior chef
- Management and development of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters
- Working together as a team, using own initiative to help out where/when needed
If you’d be interested in learning more about the position then call the office on 0191 516 6118 or apply today.
Executive Head Chef – multi-site
Adkins & Cheurfi are recruiting for an Executive Head Chef to oversee a restaurant, retail café, bakery, various kiosks and a large events space providing banqueting within the Northumberland Countryside.
Our client expects a first-class service and sourcing ingredients as locally as possible, with all menus reflecting a combination of firm favourites together with regional signature dishes.
Executive Head Chef Expectations –
- Implement your culinary vision through menu design and offers
- Consistently review local and national trends to ensure we are continuously evolving
- Manage a team of circa 30 Chefs
- Coach, develop and train the team as well as work alongside the team to support
- Manage the catering departments budgets, GP’s, labour etc
- Management the catering across a Bakery, retail cafe, restaurant and events department
- Ability to work under pressure to deadlines whilst delivering numerous events on time and on budget
- Previous experience of running a multi-site venue as a Head Chef or Executive Chef is essential for this role (hotels, contract catering, events venue etc)
Our clients are offering a competitive salary for the Executive Head Chef role of £45,000 – £50,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave
If you are interested in this role, please contact the team today
Sous chef
We are searching for a Sous Chef to work in a superb setting and famous establishment in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Working with fresh food and cooking to Michelin Star standard this is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside one of the North Easts most well know, and respected Head Chefs in the region.
Offering an excellent salary and company benefits the ideal candidate will have at least 1 years experience at Sous or Senior CDP level previously.
Sous Chef responsibilities –
- Supporting the head chef in the general running of the kitchen.
- Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rota, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
- Leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
- Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
- Training junior chefs.
- Onboarding new employees.
- Designing / helping the head chef to create food and drink menus.
- Working within specified budgets.
- Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
- Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
- Deputising for the head chef in their absence.
- Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with waiters and bar staff.
- Supervising all food preparation.
If you are interested in the role please contact the team today
Hotel Chef de Partie wanted for a luxury leisure and golf hotel 
Location – Northumberland
Salary – £24,000
Role Duties / Expectations
- Managing section, preparing and cooking a variety of dishes.
- Assisting the Senior chefs to help ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high standard for service.
- Ensuring all health and hygiene procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Keeping fridges stocked and report any stock shortages to the supervisor/senior chef.
- Management and development of Commi Chefs and Kps
- Working together as a team, using own initiative to help out and where needed.
Benefits
- Hotel group staff discounts
- Gym Membership
- Free onsite parking
- Staff meals on duty
- Excellent career development opportunities
- temporary Live in accommodation available for relocation
Apply today for immediate review
CHEF JOBS NORTH EAST
Junior Sous Chef wanted for a friendly busy village pub in County Durham
Salary = £22-25k + Tips
Hours = 40 – 45 hours per week
Working 5 days a week, shifts are usually a mix of 11-8pm, 10-9.30pm or 9-6pm on a Sunday
Salary = £22-25k + Tips
Free staff meals on duty
Temporary accommodation can be provided for a chef looking to relocate to the area.
Due to a lot of shoot parties in the area, experience or an interest in preparing and cooking game would be preferred.
All food is cooked from fresh to a high standard.
We are looking for someone who wants to progress in their career and stay with the company for the long term.
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Creative Chef needed for residential hotel located in leafy Riding Mill, Northumberland
A rare vacancy has arisen for a talented chef in a private residential property unlike any other. This extraordinary hotel for the elderly boasts stunning private grounds, luxurious accommodation and a dedicated team of expert staff on hand to provide a care experience that is truly one of a kind.
Forget everything you know about care home cooking and think modern British cuisine, carefully planned and made with the best ingredients. You will be working 40 hours per week alongside three other accomplished chefs to produce bistro quality meals for residents and visitors alike. The property also hosts events throughout the year. You will be required to plan and deliver exciting and innovative food to match the event and impress guests with your creative flair.
The successful Creative Chef will be responsible for:
- Working alongside a committed kitchen team to plan modern, varied, nutritious and appealing menus for residents and visitors. Menu planning should reflect the fact that this is a residential hotel and not a care home as a such. Menus should be designed so that residents savour their food and look forward to their next meal.
- Producing food to the highest standards in the style of a modern bistro.
- Ordering and organising stock. Utilising all stock effectively.
- Taking into account soft food requirements, other dietary requirements and personal preferences.
- Maintaining all health and safety records and reviewing policies as necessary.
- Liaising with other departments to ensure a smooth service for all involved.
- Maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dry stores, fridges and freezers.
The right candidate will be:
- More than qualified – with experience not only in a care environment but also in a hotel or restaurant setting.
- A passionate cook with a genuine interest in maximising flavour and delivering delicious food.
- Familiar with soft food requirements, allergen training and dietary requirements.
- Fully qualified in COSHH and HACCP.
- A real people person who enjoys working as part of team to achieve fantastic results.
- An organised chef with a clean as you go approach and great attention to detail.
- You must be willing to undergo a DBS check.
Creative Chef – why apply?
- Spend your working days in one of the most beautiful care locations in the country.
- Join the team working for an engaging, appreciative and caring employer.
- Excellent rates of pay – paid hourly.
- Scope for progression.
- Staff incentives.
- Onsite parking.
- Uniform.
- On site food and drink.
If you think that you meet all the criteria then please get in touch today.
Adkins & Cheurfi are currently recruiting for 2 x Restaurant Duty Manager for a popular Hotel & Pub in Hexham.
Our client is looking for 2 duty managers to add to their team in Hexham. The role is 5 days out of 7 and 46 hours per week. Your availability and preferences will be taken into account before rotas are issued. They are ideally looking for somebody who is currently working as a Restaurant Supervisor or Team Leader and is looking to progress within the hospitality industry.
Shift are roughly: 07.00-16.00 or 15.00-00.00 (01.00 on Fridays/Saturdays).
The pub and restaurant operate a very busy food service so you must have experience working with both food and beverages as well as happy to get stuck in and help with service.
Having an interest in top quality food is also advantageous.
Salary is depending on experience but is approximately £22,000.
What we are looking for:
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate staff.
Able to oversee a busy restaurant and keep standards high at all times.
Previous experience in restaurants/hotels.
A passion for food, drink and hospitality.
A driving licence and own transport are desirable – or be located near Hexham.
Eager to drive a business forward and assist in its development.
Proficient in ensuring high customer service levels throughout.
Willing to work alongside staff and supervisors to assist with service when necessary.
A people person who enjoys leading a team and dealing with guests.
To find out more information call Ashleigh on 0191 5166118 or to apply and book a confidential meeting please email your CV to ashleigh@adkinscheurfi.co.uk.
