Chef De Partie

Doubletree by Hilton Southampton; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Southampton is seeking a Chef de-Partie to contribute to the kitchen team. The role involves food preparation, ensuring excellent presentation standards, and maintaining hygiene protocols. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Enjoy various employee benefits such as cash incentives and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Cash incentives for referrals

Meals provided while on shift

Discounted/free leisure facility use

Free car parking

Opportunities for personal development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holiday entitlements

Pension enrollment

Qualifications

• Resilient, creative, and able to multitask.
• Experience in a kitchen environment as Chef de-Partie.
• Able to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to food production under direction of Sous Chef/Head Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared in a timely fashion and to approved standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene practices and ensure HACCP compliance.

Skills

Passion for food

Good organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent standards

Good command of English

Job description

Job Ref: AM14756Branch: Doubletree by Hilton SouthamptonLocation: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, SouthamptonSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: ContractHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 14:00-23:00Hours per week: 40Posted date: 05/09/2025Closing date: 29/11/2025

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Excellent standards
• Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able multitask and can work under pressure
• Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends
• Passion for food and able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time
• Is the Chef de-Partie role for you for you, do you have you the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for an Chef de- Partie

We offer our employees excellent opportunities to grow and develop within the Klarent Hospitality Group Brand Portfolio, we pride ourselves on ensuring that our staff are rewarded and recognised for their hard work, commitments, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

The Role

• Chef de-Partie will contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Sous Chef and/or the Head Chef.
• Be knowledgeable of the day’s business, i.e., know what reservations are booked into the Food & Beverage outlets, be aware of outside events that will impact directly on business, etc.
• Be familiar with the menu and with any “specials” of the day.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen/buffet are prepared to the approved standard of presentation.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage, to observe proper portion planning and control and to act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Comply with all Health and Safety guidelines and report any issues as appropriate.
• Energy and cost awareness to deliver savings where possible.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
• Following company control procedures in accordance with the company Internal audit requirements
• Assist in the training and development of junior members of the kitchen team to and the supervision of the kitchen

Located just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to plenty of activities. Set sail on a cruise from Southampton docks, take the family for a fun day out at Paultons Park or visit Marwell Zoo. We are just minutes from Southampton Airport and two large train stations, making getting around the city easy. Take in the fresh country air when you visit the beautiful New Forest from your base in Southampton, the closest city to the forest.

Savor a DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your modern guest room or suite. All rooms feature a 32‑inch LCD TV and WiFi access. Our suites provide extra space, a seating area, coffee machine and a later check‑out time. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room to enjoy additional amenities such as fluffy bathrobes and slippers, a welcome plate and a one‑hour extended checkout.

Set on a hill, our hotel is located over five floors and features modern decor throughout. We are nestled among a woodland backdrop, providing wonderful views and photo opportunities for weddings and special events. Keep up your fitness routine in the 24‑hour fitness center or simply relax on the terrace of our restaurant, Bracken Place, and take in the garden view. The cosy bar also offers the perfect spot to unwind with comfy sofas and a large screen TV.