Senior Chef De Partie - National Theatre

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Job Introduction

Senior Chef De Partie - National Theatre

• £37500 per annum

Who We Are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.Focussed on ?doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.

We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
  • Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
  • Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
  • Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
  • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

More about the role:

About Us

The National Theatre, one of the UK's leading arts venues, reaches millions of people each year through live and digital programming, creating, and sharing performances in London, across the UK and internationally. The organisation strives to be accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. It empowers artists and craftspeople to make world-leading work, inspires young people, and works with communities. Based in the heart of London's South Bank, the venue is home to multiple performance spaces and is attended by over a million people annually, operating year-round to provide a welcoming space for audiences and visitors alike.

NT Food and Drink, a partnership formed between Levy UK & I (part of Compass Group), KERB Events and the National Theatre, enhances the experience of visitors to the NT. Through delivery of great hospitality across the building and with a wide range of venues from Espresso bars, cafes, theatre bars or pubs and restaurants, whether theatre-going or not, we're able to meet the needs of our guest and add to their experience of visiting this iconic venue.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a section and junior chefs within the kitchen i.e. breakfast and lunch, conferencing or starters and desserts.
• To be responsible for and to manage the development, production and review of menus, including future food trends, and to be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location
• To maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation.
• To maintain portion control as directed by the Head Chef and manage any wastage recording, where necessary, appropriately.
• To ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the specific instructions
• To participate in a team of chefs and front of house assistants and work collaboratively with others in pursuit of team goals.
• To support the Head Chef in providing an efficient and effective food service as is required from the catering department.
• To assist the Head chef in the smooth running of the kitchen in line with departmental procedures on a day to day basis including but not limited to;

o Reviewing stock levels and noting ordering requirements bringing them to the clear attention of the Head Chef or Catering Manager, as appropriate.

o Ensuring that all deliveries during your shift are checked and stored correctly, checking always for quality and freshness, rotating and controlling stock in accordance with best practice.

o Assisting with the execution of accurate monthly stock audits.

o De briefing or providing written handovers to the Head Chefr next on shift as appropriate.

• To assist the Head Chef in the development of the catering operation in terms of service standards and profitability.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• To be responsible for cleaning and care of all equipment in the area of work.
• To perform cleaning tasks as directed by the Chef Supervisor in any and all areas.
• To provide assistance with events catering and any other catering services undertaken by the Kitchen when needed.
• To build effective and constructive relationships.
• To communicate clearly, concisely and professionally.

Person Specification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen eye for attention detail.
• Builds good working relationships with all stakeholders and delivers a service that exceeds expectations. Relationships are characterised by a high level of acceptance, co-operation and mutual respect.
• Responds quickly to changing circumstances by being flexible. To not only accept change but to seek it out. Value different perspectives and ideas.
• Adheres to a strong set of moral, ethical and professional principles which shows soundness of personal character, honesty and truthfulness. Takes personal responsibility and accountability
• A real "people" person, with rounded leadership and planning skills, with a capacity to grow and develop into new areas of expertise as required
• Ability to write, design and construct dishes
• Knowledge and understanding of recipes
• Passion for Food
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor performance.
• Strong team player
• To attend to any reasonable request made by the client or NT Food and Drink Management
• To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of the Sous / Head Chef and attend training courses as identified.
• To attend training sessions when required.

About you:

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1707/99418004/52623323/SU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!