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Position Overview & Specifications
Location
Norwich
Business Area:
Picturehouse Cinemas
Job type:
Full Time Contract
Contact name:
Cinema City
Contact email:
cinemacity@picturehouses.co.uk
Job ref:
055117
Published:
3 months ago
Vacancy
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef De Partie to join our award nominated team at Cinema City, Norwich. You will bring a passion for food and excellent customer service along with an understanding of the workings of a busy kitchen and the procedures that go along with that role.
Please note there is a requirement to work 30 hours per week over any of the seven days with regular work at evenings and weekends.
In return we offer an incredible package of staff perks with something for everyone.
- Competitive pay
- Double Pay On Bank Holidays
- Sales Bonuses
- Late Night Working Allowance
- Unlimited Free Cinema Tickets
- Free Guest Tickets
- Free Cineworld Tickets
- Free Hot and Draught Soft Drinks
- Food & Drinks Discounts
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Paid Breaks
- Increased Pension Contributions
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Career Development Opportunities
* Company Sick Pay*
- Employee Assistance Plan
- after 1 years’ service.
JOB TITLE
Chef de Partie
DIRECT REPORT TO
Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
JOB PURPOSE
To support the Head Chef in managing the day to day food operations, ensure memorably excellent menus are consistently delivered.
MAIN DUTIES
- Replicating the food concepts as per the Head Chef s requirements.
- Helping to create new dishes and menus where required, including daily specials in a timely manner from the kitchens
- Ensuring Food Hygiene, Kitchen Cleanliness and other health and safety responsibilities are understood and followed by the team at all times
- Replicating standards for food preparation and service, ensuring that they are met at all times, maintaining portion control standards
- Ensuring wastage is minimized in food preparation and that stock is rotated to avoid unnecessary waste
- Preparing and cooking food to consistently high standards of presentation.
- Liaising where necessary with bar staff and the duty manager to communicate delivery times, items out of stock and other information necessary to present a professional service to customers
- Undertaking any other duties which maybe reasonably requested of you by the Company for the effective functioning of the kitchen to maximise its business
Note. This job description rejects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and is therefore subject to amendment.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for chef roles across Cineworld Cinemas's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,752 - £17,716 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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