Chef De Partie

TieTalent; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual passes to ARC racecourses

Discounted food and days out

Discounted stays at hotels

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday allowance increases with service

Discretionary annual bonus schemes

Study assistance schemes

Internal training and development programmes

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A leading multi-venue leisure business is seeking a Chef De Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef at Lingfield Park Resort. This role includes mentoring junior chefs, planning menus, and ensuring high food hygiene standards. Candidates should have at least one year of kitchen experience, ideally in a branded hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a chef (CDP or strong Commis Chef ready to step up).
• Previous experience in a branded hotel kitchen is highly desirable.
• Passionate about fresh food, teamwork, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review and plan the day’s menu with the Head Chef or Junior Sous Chef each morning.
• Supervise and assist with food prep and mise-en-place for lunch and dinner service.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Coach and support Junior Chefs and Commis Chefs.

Skills

Food hygiene standards

Mentoring junior chefs

Food preparation

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Level 2 Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Chef De Partie role at TieTalent. Location: Lingfield Park Resort, part of the Arena Racing Company (ARC) portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career within a leading multi-venue leisure business.

What’s in it for you

• Annual passes to attend ARC racecourses and venues
• Discounted food and days out at ARC locations
• Discounted stays at on-site and partner hotels
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Life Assurance
• Holiday allowance increases with service (up to 28 days)
• Discretionary annual bonus schemes
• Study assistance schemes
• Internal training and development programmes
• Supportive working environment with career progression opportunities
• Onsite accommodation: Potentially available

Your Role

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining and improving food quality across all areas of the kitchen. You’ll also mentor junior chefs and support daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and plan the day’s menu with the Head Chef or Junior Sous Chef each morning
• Supervise and assist with food prep and mise-en-place for lunch and dinner service
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Coach and support Junior Chefs and Commis Chefs
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Head Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or senior management

About You / Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering or Level 2 Food Preparation
• Minimum 1 year experience as a chef (CDP or strong Commis Chef ready to step up)
• Previous experience in a branded hotel kitchen is highly desirable
• Passionate about fresh food, teamwork, and service excellence

How to Apply

If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and looking to grow your career in a vibrant and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At ARC, we are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will provide reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and perform essential job functions.