Chef de Partie

Hand Picked Hotels; Cobham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Pension plan

Discounted stays

Job summary

Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels, is seeking a Chef de Partie in Cobham to lead a kitchen section with flair and consistency. You will work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver high-quality dishes that showcase seasonal ingredients.

Expect a collaborative, professional kitchen environment with ongoing training, well-being support, and staff benefits. The role offers an hourly starting rate with service charge sharing and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen within a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong organisational skills to run a section during service.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Own and manage a designated kitchen section during service.
• Support Head/Sous Chef and junior team members.
• Assist with menu planning and maintain hygiene practices.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Food hygiene & safety

Creativity in plating

Education

Prior experience in hotel/restaurant kitchen

Job description

Chef de Partie - Woodlands Park Hotel

Location: Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3QB

Salary: Starting at £15 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie at Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels. Set amid Surrey’s picturesque countryside, Woodlands Park Hotel is more than a striking country house retreat - it’s a workplace where excellence, creativity, and hospitality come together. From luxurious weddings and distinguished events to indulgent getaways, our team crafts experiences that guests remember long after they leave.

Joining us means being part of a team that values professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care. With 57 beautifully styled bedrooms, acclaimed dining, and elegant event spaces, you’ll work in surroundings that are as inspiring as the experiences we deliver.

Whether your passion lies in guest services, culinary excellence, event management, or wellness, Woodlands Park Hotel offers opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute to a team committed to creating exceptional moments. Here, every role matters and every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impression.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Woodlands Park Hotel offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Chef de Partie at Woodlands Park 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.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £15 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.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well‑being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.

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.

Who We Are

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 to aiming 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. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

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