Job Description

Are you passionate about food and able to multi-task your way through a shift..? As a Casual Chef de Partie you're a confident chef capable of running your own section in the kitchen whilst simultaneously supporting the more junior team members. Always ready to 'hit the ground running' whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times.

*we are open to discussing flexible working patterns for this role

Responsibilities of a Casual Chef de Partie:

- Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service

- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)

- Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Senior Chefs, promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

- Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing "Dish Recipe Cards" and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available

- Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

About the Hotel

Nestled on the peaceful banks of its own ornamental lake, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions. Guests can choose from Standard, Club or Suite accommodation, the majority of which offer picturesque views over the lake.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng's Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

For you

We offer a benefits package including:

Life Assurance

Cash Health Plan cover option available

Career development pathways and regular salary reviews

Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!

Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities

Meals Provided on Duty

Free car parking

Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities

Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)

Length of Service related holiday scheme

Recommend a Friend Scheme

... and many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then please, apply now!

Pay: Up to 13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025
Reference ID: CCdP0725INDCAR
Expected start date: 10/08/2025