Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious five-star country house hotel in Dorchester is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess over two years of culinary experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills to ensure a high-quality dining experience for guests. The role entails overseeing kitchen sections, collaborating closely with the executive team, and training junior staff. This is a full-time position in a supportive environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Holiday allowance starting at 20 days, increasing with service

Service charge added to salary

Professional learning and development opportunities

Referral bonus scheme worth up to £600

Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

Discount on food and beverages

Discounted accommodation rates

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme access

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Skilled professional with over 2 years' experience as Chef de Partie or Commis Chef.
• Ability to oversee kitchen sections independently and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing specific kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to maintain food quality.
• Ensuring food preparation follows standard recipes and maintaining portion control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Job description

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Summer Lodge Country House (Evershot, Dorset)

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Dorchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.05.2025

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11.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a talentedChef de Partieto
join our team!We seek a skilled professional with over2years'
experienceas aChef de PartieorCommis Chef, with a
strong background in overseeing specific sections of the kitchen. The ideal
candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining the highest standards
of culinary excellence and contributing to the overall success of the dining
experience.

Location : Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Dorset
Employment Type : Full-time
Working Pattern : Shift work, 5 days on, 2 days off
Salary : Discussed at Venue

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties around the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards, including Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We take pride in our commitment to developing our team and have been honored with the Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023), as well as maintaining our Platinum Investors in People status globally. Additionally, we were recognized as the Top Employer (2024) in the United Kingdom for our excellent employee conditions.

The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills. This five-star country house hotel offers 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court, and miles of beautiful countryside to explore – a quintessentially luxurious escape.

Key Responsibilities of a Chef de Partie:

• Overseeing specific kitchen sections to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef and Head Chef to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of creative and delicious menus.
• Ensuring food preparation follows standard recipes and maintaining portion control.
• Monitoring food stock levels, ensuring the correct quantity and quality in relation to hotel occupancy.
• Leading and supervising the kitchen team, including other chefs and kitchen porters.
• Training junior staff to maintain high culinary standards.

What are we looking for?

• A skilled professional with the ability to oversee kitchen sections independently.
• Strong leadership skills to ensure a smooth workflow and inspire your team.
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional guest dining experience.
• The ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced and high-end culinary environment.

What's in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.