Chef de Partie

Luxury Family Hotels; Cornwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury family-focused hotel in Cornwall is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join a team dedicated to exceptional service and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and career progression

Additional holiday day for your birthday

EarlyPay

Cycle to work scheme

Help@Hand services

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

50% discount on Food & Beverage and Spa

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar in a high-quality kitchen.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage your workstation and collaborate with the kitchen team.
• Ensure your section is prepared, clean, and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time Management

Food Safety Standards

Cooking Techniques

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,699 per annum plus service charge and benefits

Fowey Hall Hotel, nestled on the picturesque coast of Cornwall, is a luxury family-focused hotel known for its stunning views, exceptional service, and culinary excellence. We are seeking a motivated and talented Chef de Partie to join our team. If you are a dedicated and skilled chef, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a luxury hotel renowned for its service and welcoming culture.

This is a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £31,699 plus generous service charge and benefits.

Please note, we do not offer visa sponsorship; only candidates with the right to work in the UK should apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Owning and overseeing your workstation: Manage your station and collaborate with the kitchen team to bring our menus to life. Follow specifications and directions from the senior chef team, creating menu dishes and contributing your ideas for specials and market menus.
2. Food preparation and cleanliness: Ensure your section is prepared, clean, and compliant with hygiene standards, including allergen awareness.
3. Team collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to maintain a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment.
4. Training and development: Assist in mentoring junior staff, sharing knowledge to support team growth.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charismatic personality with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during busy service, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety standards, and allergen awareness; Food Hygiene Level 2 beneficial.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and teamwork skills.

Why work with us?

• Work/life balance with a 4 on, 3 off schedule.
• Knife Sponsorship Scheme: Up to £120 towards your own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme: £100 every 6 months for dining at your choice of restaurant.
• Training and career progression through certification with the Institute of Hospitality and Umbrella Training.
• Additional holiday day for your birthday.
• EarlyPay: Access your salary early if needed.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Help@Hand: Online health and wellbeing services including GP, mental health, and physiotherapy support.
• Life Assurance for peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages.
• Paid day off for volunteering or fundraising activities.
• LFH Benefit Hub: Employee discount platform.
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage and Spa at Luxury Family Hotels.
• Discounted hotel stays for you, friends, and family.

Note: Please check the hotel location as some hotels are remote and require your own transport.

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Fowey Hall Hotel is a family-focused hotel in Fowey, Cornwall, offering stunning sea views and renowned for its service and hospitality.

We aim to create a fun, inclusive, professional, and rewarding environment for our team members.

LFH is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all backgrounds and ensuring a respectful workplace.