Joe Dean
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Joe Dean

Chef de Partie

Experienced Chef de Partie with strong background in Michelin-recommended restaurants, private chalet dining, and high-volume hotel kitchens.

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Roles
12 yrs
Career span

Profile

About

Chef de Partie with experience across fine dining, hotels, and high-volume operations. Has led sections independently, covered head chef duties, managed ordering, and trained junior staff while maintaining high standards and hygiene compliance.

Now

Current chapter

Chef de Partie

Jun 2021 — Present

Managed the hot section and oversaw private chalet dining in a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Led the kitchen in the head chef’s absence, handled ordering, and trained junior staff, ensuring high standards using estate-sourced ingredients

Career

Career history

  1. Chef de Partie

    May 2020 — Dec 2020

    Managed the hot section in a high-volume kitchen serving over 1,000 covers daily. Assisted with ordering, training junior staff, and ensuring efficient service, while maintaining high culinary standards in a fast-paced environment.

  2. Sous Chef

    Jan 2020 — Jun 2021

    Led the 300-cover hotel kitchen, managing menu planning, dish costing, and staff training. Oversaw kitchen operations, ordering, and hygiene compliance, ensuring smooth service in a high-volume environment.

  3. Head Chef

    May 2014 — Jun 2018

    Opened and led the kitchen, growing revenue from £4,000 to £15,000 weekly. Managed menu writing, costing, staff training, and private dining for high-profile clients in the horse racing industry, while overseeing large-scale events for up to 700 guests.