Banqueting Chef de Partie: Elevate Event Dining

Exclusive Hotels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Hotel discounts

Free meals on duty

Gym access on-site

Wellbeing resources

Hospitality perks

Job summary

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is a luxury hotel and spa renowned for its elegance, exceptional service, and attention to detail. We are looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our Banqueting Kitchen team, delivering high-quality food for intimate private dining and large-scale events.

As a Chef de Partie, you will own a designated section, work with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef, and help maintain exceptional standards, consistency, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
• Experience running a section within a high-quality hotel, banqueting or events environment.
• Strong cooking skills with attention to detail and passion for delivering exceptional food.
• Experience in high-volume service while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated section within the Banqueting Kitchen, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to consistently high standards.
• Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow to support a variety of events, functions and banqueting services.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed efficiently and to specification ahead of service.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during preparation and service periods.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation across all banqueting menus.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards throughout your section.
• Support ordering, stock rotation, stock control and effective ingredient management to minimise waste.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to deliver seamless service for weddings, conferences, private dining and special events.
• Contribute ideas to improve menu execution, kitchen organisation and the overall guest experience.
• Assist with training and developing junior chefs, helping to build a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Leadership

Allergen management

Organisation

Job description

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is a luxury hotel and spa renowned for its elegance, exceptional service, and attention to detail. We are looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our Banqueting Kitchen team, delivering high-quality food for intimate private dining and large-scale events.

As a Chef de Partie, you will own a designated section, work with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef, and help maintain exceptional standards, consistency, and