Chef de Partie

Hand Picked Hotels; Cobham; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with service charge

Ongoing career development

28 days holiday per year

Free onsite parking

Access to wellbeing support

Company pension and enhanced sick pay

Discounted stays and dining

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie at Woodlands Park Hotel in Cobham, Surrey. You will join a team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction, where your role involves managing your kitchen section, ensuring high food hygiene standards, and enhancing the overall dining experience. This position offers a salary starting at £15 per hour, alongside benefits such as holiday allowances, ongoing training, and more.

Ideal candidates will bring prior kitchen experience and strong organizational skills, thriving in a supportive environment where teamwork and attention to detail are paramount. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences!

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality hotel or restaurant environment.
• Understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Ability to deliver consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard.
• Manage designated section within the kitchen efficiently.
• Support junior team members and monitor stock.

Skills

Previous experience in a professional kitchen

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Job description

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

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie at Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Chef de Partie - Woodlands Park Hotel

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.

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