Chef de Partie

New Park Manor Hotel; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 29,442 - 39,834; Full time

Job summary

New Park Manor is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team. This permanent role is 48 hours per week, including weekends, with a salary of £34,638 per annum, plus generous service charge and benefits.

You will own and oversee your workstation, contribute to specials and the menu, train junior staff, and collaborate with the kitchen to maintain a high-energy, guest-focused service. A track record in a quality kitchen and a passion for hospitality are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charismatic, engaging personality with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy service.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards; Hygiene Level 2 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Owning and overseeing your workstation: show creativity and input in specials and market menu.
• Team Collaboration: work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Training and Development: assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,638 per annum plus service charge and benefits

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, New Park Manor is in the heart of the New Forest and offers families a place to explore the enchanting woodland, spot the resident deer and ponies, and relax in the spa, allowing our guests to reconnect with nature and each other, and as for our team? We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space that is fun, all-inclusive, professional, and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Chef de Partie to join our dynamic and fun kitchen brigade. If you are an enthusiastic chef with a passion for learning new skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

This a permanent role at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with a salary of £34,638 per annum, plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning and overseeing your workstation: We encourage your creativity and input in creating our specials and market menu
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious working environment
• Training and Development: Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role in a high-quality kitchen
• Charisma, an engaging personality and passion for hospitality
• Ability to keep calm and focussed during busy service
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards, food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, New Park Manor is located in the heart of the New Forest and offers families a place to explore the enchanting woodland, spot the resident deer and ponies, relax in the spa and gives the opportunity for guests to reconnect with nature and each other.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.