Chef de Partie

Bowood; Calne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement (31 days including Bank Holidays)

Uniform provided

Meals whilst on duty

Pension

Free on-site parking

Discounted spa treatments

Discounted Golf Membership

Job summary

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Calne seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen team. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes and managing your kitchen section efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in a similar role at a luxury venue is preferred. Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement, live-in accommodation options, and discounts on spa treatments and golf membership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Commis Chef, or Demi Chef de Partie.
• Experience working in luxury hospitality or high-volume kitchens.
• Positivity, commitment, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen section efficiently.
• Support senior chefs with menu preparation.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist with stock control to minimise waste.
• Collaborate within the kitchen brigade.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

Join One of Wiltshire's Leading Hospitality Teams

Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in your culinary career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional food?

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is seeking a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen team in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

Set within the stunning Bowood Estate near Calne, Bowood Hotel is one of the region's premier 4-star luxury hotels, offering exceptional dining experiences, luxury accommodation, conference and banqueting facilities, an award-winning spa, and a championship golf course.

The Role:

As Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our busy hotel kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards across all food offerings. Experience in Pastry or Conference & Banquetng would be highly advantageous, although not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to agreed standards
• Manage your designated kitchen section efficiently
• Support senior chefs with menu preparation and service delivery
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste
• Work collaboratively within a professional kitchen brigade

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Commis Chef, or Demi Chef de Partie
• Experience working within a 4-star hotel, luxury hospitality venue, rosette restaurant, or high-volume kitchen
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holiday

This role is based at the rural estate of Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort within the wider Bowood Estate near Calne. Live-in accommodation available; or own reliable transport is essential due to rural location. Easily commutable from Chippenham, Swindon, Devizes, Melksham, Bath, Corsham and surrounding Wiltshire areas.

If you are a dedicated Chef de Partie looking for your next challenge in a luxury hotel environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Bowood team.

Benefits:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement (31 days including Bank Holidays)
• Uniform provided
• Meals whilst on duty
• Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during the open season
• Hugely discounted Golf Membership (upon successful completion of probation)
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off our beautiful Templespa products
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Company events