Chef de Partie

The Essex Golf and Country Club Limited; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided (role dependent)

Personal development programs

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Essex Golf and Country Club Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef De Partie to join our busy golf and country club kitchen. You will work with Head and Sous Chef to uphold the highest standards of food production and service in a fast-paced environment, managing stock, waste and food safety, while maintaining cleanliness and compliance.

You will be responsible for preparing and serving dishes to specification, supervising kitchen staff, and contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Must have relevant cooking experience in hospitality.
• Food safety awareness and basic certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head/Sous Chef to maintain high food production standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Oversee food safety, health and safety compliance across the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all food prep areas.
• Prepare and serve dishes to specification and manage stock and waste.
• Supervise staff, support training, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Education

GCSE/Level 1-2 Food Safety certified

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment.

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment. Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards. We create a feel-good experience through our CARE values: Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers - putting people first. Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up. Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail. Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role

Are you a skilled and passionate chef looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will work alongside and report to the Head and or Sous Chef to achieve the highest standards of food production and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will oversee food safety, uphold health & safety compliance, maintain high standards across all kitchen sections, and ensure cleanliness in food preparation areas. Your role includes preparing and serving food to specification, supervising staff, managing stock, minimising waste and contributing to departmental goals. Additionally, you will assist during busy periods, communicate and participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your experience at a prestigious golf and country club whilst upholding our exceptional food, beverage and service standards.

Experience & Skills Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• GCSE qualification and/or Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred

Schedule

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200)

Embracing You

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be yourself - we like it that way!