Chef de Partie

Luxury Family Hotels; England; On-site; GBP 28,704 - 38,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship

Chefs Dine Out

Training & Development

Birthday Holiday

Early Pay

Cycle to Work

Health & Wellbeing

Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity Benefits

Volunteer Day

Benefit Hub

Staff Discount

Hotel Stays Discount

Job summary

The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, invites a Chef de Partie to join our luxury Suffolk retreat and help bring menus to life with creativity under senior chefs.

Permanent role, 48 hours per week, £33,852 per annum plus service charge and benefits; visa sponsorship is not offered. We value training, development, and a supportive, inclusive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charisma, engaging personality and passion for hospitality.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy service while keeping station clean.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods and food safety standards; Food Hygiene Level 2 beneficial.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills and effective communication within a team.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee workstation; contribute to menus and specials under senior chefs.
• Ensure section is prepared, cleaned and maintained to standards, with allergen awareness.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Assist in training and developing junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Hospitality passion

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,852 per annum plus service charge and benefits

About Us: The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is entering an exciting new chapter following its refurbishment. Join us as a Chef de Partie and play your part in shaping the future of this much-loved Suffolk retreat.

If you are a dedicated and skilled chef, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

This a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £33,852 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Please note, we do not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK should apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owning and overseeing your workstation: Your role will oversee your workstation and alongside the rest of the kitchen, make our menus come alive! Working to spec and direction given by the senior chef team you will create the menu dishes for our guests to enjoy. We encourage your creativity and input in creating our specials and market menu.
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down: You will ensure that your section is clean and extensively prepped in accordance with the menu specifications and standards, demonstrating food hygiene standards and an understanding of allergens.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious working environment, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Training and Development: Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff, sharing knowledge and skills to foster growth within the team.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charisma, an engaging personality and a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to keep calm and focussed during busy service, keeping your station clean and tidy throughout.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards, food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.
• Organisational and time-management skills and effective communication and teamwork skills.

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award‑winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

The Ickworth is entering a remarkable new era following an exciting refurbishment, thoughtfully designed to celebrate both its heritage and its future. Set within the breathtaking Suffolk countryside, this iconic hotel, surrounded by sweeping parkland and rich history, has been carefully refreshed to create even more memorable experiences for modern family escapes.
As a proud member of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, The Ickworth is dedicated to creating meaningful moments for every generation, combining warm hospitality, thoughtful touches, and spaces where families can truly reconnect and unwind.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.