Casual Chef de Partie

Hand Picked Hotels; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Uniform provided

Meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Team events

Job summary

Audleys Wood Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels, is seeking a Casual Chef de Partie. You will take ownership of a kitchen section, work with the Head and Sous Chefs, and ensure dishes are prepared to a consistently high standard with seasonal flair.

You will manage your section during service, maintain high hygiene standards, and support junior team members while assisting with stock control and menu preparation for events. The role is casual with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a quality hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to run a section and maintain high culinary standards.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own a designated kitchen section and deliver a high-standard culinary experience.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes with seasonal flair.
• Manage section during service and uphold hygiene and safety standards.
• Support junior team members and monitor stock in your section.
• Assist with menu prep for private dining and events.

Skills

Culinary skills

Professional kitchen

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2JT

Salary: Starting at £14 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Casual

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Casual Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel involves taking ownership of a designated section within the kitchen and supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef team, the Chef de Partie will prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality, care, and seasonal flair in every service.

As Chef de Partie, your role will focus on managing your section efficiently during service, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed to the highest level. Responsibilities will include supporting junior team members, monitoring stock within your section, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events, and helping to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience.

This is a casual role where hours may vary depending on business.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.00 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long‑term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. You will have previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a quality hotel or restaurant environment, with a good understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards. You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food, learning, and development. We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.

About Hand Picked Hotels

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family‑owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand‑picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment toiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the everyday. Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Casual Chef de Partie looking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Audleys Wood Hotel and apply now.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.