Banqueting Chef de Partie

RBH; Coldharbour; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates

Birthday leave

Flexible working arrangements

Meal on duty

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management, at Wotton House, seeks a Chef de Partie to lead banqueting and large events with pride in quality and efficiency.

You will prepare, cook and present a wide range of dishes for conferences, weddings and private functions, working closely with the Kitchen and Events teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role requires teamwork, flexibility and a focus on hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or at least a Demi Chef de Partie stepping up.
• Experience in banqueting, events, hotels or high-volume catering preferred.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen organisation.
• Ability to own your section and maintain high standards under busy event timings.
• Attention to detail, pride in food quality and knowledge of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for preparation, cooking and presentation for conferences, weddings, private events and banqueting.
• Deliver high-quality food for varying scales of events.
• Collaborate with Kitchen and Conference & Events teams to ensure smooth delivery to high standards.
• Prepare and organise your section ahead of busy events and meet service timings.
• Support senior chefs with menu delivery and maintain consistency across plates.
• Manage multiple priorities during busy periods with attention to detail and quality.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and foster a collaborative environment.
• Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and safety at all times; follow procedures.
• Assist with stock management, portion control and minimising waste; support sustainability.
• Be flexible to support other kitchen areas to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Banqueting

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen organisation

Team leadership support

Education

Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

JOIN US

At Wotton House, we make every guest and team member feel part of our story – like anything is possible. Our space is your space, and we redefine what it means to offer bespoke experiences. Our experiences are crafted exclusively for you. We offer friendly, welcoming and authentic service that is personal to everyone, with little touches that make all guests and staff feel wanted. We make people feel special. They deserve to be here.

JOIN US

At Wotton House, we make every guest and team member feel part of our story – like anything is possible. Our space is your space, and we redefine what it means to offer bespoke experiences. Our experiences are crafted exclusively for you. We offer friendly, welcoming and authentic service that is personal to everyone, with little touches that make all guests and staff feel wanted. We make people feel special. They deserve to be here. The answer is yes, what is the question? We are architects of innovation; a little bit quirky and eccentric with a can-do attitude that helps to craft different and inventive experiences for all our guests. Wotton House is steeped in history and natural wonder, and we want everyone who visits to explore our story and become part of it. Botanicals are in our fabric and everything we do reflects this. We are aware of our impact on the world around us, and our choices reflect this. We are proud to have a Green Key award, and we work closely with our local community and hyper local suppliers when we can. We are brave and we have a sense of humour – we are the flamingo in a flock of pigeons. Everything we do is Wonderfully Wotton.

OUR HOTEL

Wotton House is a countryside escape and a space to gather, meet, stay and dine; an experience in itself, steeped in history and natural wonder, bringing people together to create memories. We are architects of innovation with a make it happen attitude. Our space is your space, crafted exclusively for you.

It’s Wonderfully Wotton.

Wonderfully welcoming, wonderfully Wotton

Wonderfully whimsical, wonderfully Wotton

Oh, it’s just wonderfully Wotton!

Our Benefits

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people:

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream – choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
• 4 on 3 off rota pattern- to support a work-life balance!

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BANQUETING CHEF DE PARTIE AT OUR HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

• Take responsibility for the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes for our wide range of conferences, weddings, private events and banqueting functions.
• Deliver consistently high-quality food, whether catering for an intimate celebration or one of our larger events.
• Work closely with the wider Kitchen and Conference & Events teams to ensure every function is delivered smoothly, efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Prepare and organise your section ahead of busy events, ensuring everything is ready for service and timings are met.
• Support senior chefs with the delivery of event menus, contributing ideas and helping maintain consistency across every plate.
• Confidently manage multiple priorities during busy periods while maintaining attention to detail, presentation and quality.
• Support and guide junior members of the kitchen team, sharing your knowledge and helping to create a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety at all times, ensuring all relevant procedures are followed.
• Assist with stock management, portion control and minimising food waste, helping the Kitchen operate efficiently and sustainably.
• Be flexible in supporting other areas of the Kitchen when required, working together as one team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What We Need From You

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie, or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• Experience within banqueting, events, hotels or high-volume catering would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation and kitchen organisation.
• The confidence to take ownership of your section and deliver consistently high standards, even when working to tight event timings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine pride in the food you produce.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and health & safety requirements within a professional kitchen.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm and organised during busy services.
• A team-focused attitude, with the confidence to support and guide more junior chefs.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, in line with our events calendar.
• Most importantly, a passion for creating memorable experiences through great food and a desire to be part of a Kitchen team that makes things happen.

Live in opportunity available!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

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