Chef de Partie - The Dining Room Restaurant

The Butchart Gardens’ Food Services Department requires a Chef de partie to work in The Dining Room Restaurant. This position reports to The Dining Room Sous Chef. Job details: A la carte dinner, banquet service and Afternoon tea service • This is a strategic front-line position – last point of contact between back and front of the house, last set of eyes on appetizers, entrees, and desserts • Daily cleaning, inventory, and stock rotation of all products • Daily documentation of walk-in fridges, line fridges, and freezer temperatures • Maintains organization and sanitation of all work areas • Supervises, trains and leads junior team members on all policies and procedures • Provides input on menu design and development Candidate qualities: • Strong work ethic and ability to display a clear drive and passion for the job • Composure in directing kitchen traffic, and the ability to work independently • Technical competency in food service techniques, equipment, ingredients and procedures • Strong organizational and excellent communication skills • Detail oriented and confident to retain the vision presented • Basic financial management skill • Interprovincial Red Seal certification • Two to three years in a similar position This position provides 40 hours per week during peak seasons, plus overtime as required, and may lead to year-round employment for the right candidate. The scheduled hours will be 1-9:30 pm for regular a la carte Dinner service and 7:30- 4pm for production and Afternoon tea service. Remuneration will be commensurate with the qualifications of the candidate. Further information is available from the Human Resources dept. Please submit a cover letter and a resume to the Human Resources Dept., 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC. V8M 1J8 or email hr@butchartgardens.com Fax: 250-544-4455. The Butchart Gardens appreciates all applications, however, only those short listed will be notified.