Even across the Channel they must feel the lack of staff for catering: even the British royal family ran short, so much so that he just opened the search for ben three new cooks. To be precise due Chef de partie (including one for pastry), and one Head of Party, who will have to take care of lunches, dinners, royal events not only at Buckhinhgam Palace but in all the residences of the British Crown, and therefore will have to travel following the movements of Queen Elizabeth. They don’t have to be British: the search is open to aspiring “Royal Chefs” from around the world.
Three decidedly attractive positions for those who dream of a future in the kitchen: they are all a permanent contract, all full time 5 days a week, with a “competitive” salary – as written in the announcements (here) – which includes 33 days of vacation a year and the possibility of “live in”, that is to live in the palace, thus saving on meals and rents. In addition, for all three positions, there is time to apply up to‘June 8.
As for the Chef de partie, the ads focus heavily on opportunity to gain experience in the kitchens of the Royal House, with a team of experienced professionals with whom to learn to work according to the highest standards of catering. Candidates are required great ambition, adaptability, attention to detail and the ability to work as a team. Furthermore, if one or two years of experience are required for the demi chef de partie for the pastry shop, for the demi chef de partie employed in the kitchen we speak of a simple “previous experience”, but in the advertisement the importance is very stressed. the ability to meet deadlines.
Obviously, the role of the Head of Party, head chef with coordination responsibilities, who will have to support the Executive Chef in the management of supplies, staff duties, as well as guiding the various teams in the kitchen. The level is not specified in this case either: one is required “Some experience in a first-rate cuisine” but, above all, technical skills, enthusiasm, the ability to prepare menus with “high quality ingredients” for any type of event, whether gala lunches or dinners which soon, after the Covid emergency has passed, will also resume among the royal residences.
An exciting task, but not so simple, not even on “normal” days: the royal family has such a complex etiquette in terms of yes foods, no foods and preparations, that even cooking for a simple weekly dinner must be quite a headache. In the gallery above a taste of the royal menu
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