Chef de Partie

The Slaughters Country Inn; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34,220 plus service charge

Inclusive culture

Career development

28 days holiday

Uniform and meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Company pension

Discount platform

Discounted stays

Loyalty awards

Colleague of the Month awards

Team gatherings

Job summary

The Slaughters Country Inn, part of Hand Picked Hotels, invites applications for a Chef de Partie to own a designated kitchen section and work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and mise en place.

You will work with a dedicated team in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant environment, supporting weddings, private dining and events,

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a rosette/Michelin hotel environment.
• Exposure to weddings, bespoke events and private dining.
• Strong Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a multi-outlet kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a designated section within the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and mise en place.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Team player

Customer service

Job description

The role of a Chef de Partie at Slaughters Country Inn involves taking ownership of a designated section within the kitchen and supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef team, the Chef de Partie will prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality, care, and seasonal flair in every service. As Chef de Partie, your role will focus on managing your section efficiently during service, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed to the highest level.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Chef de Partie at Slaughters Country Inn, part of Hand Picked Hotels. We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again. You will have strong Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience within a multi-outlet rosette/Michelin hotel environment, with exposure to weddings, bespoke events and private dining, and a consistent focus on precision, organisation and attention to detail. We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.

The Slaughters Country Inn is renowned for offering a warm and authentic Cotswolds experience, combining welcoming hospitality, generous food, and a stunning countryside setting. Working here means becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team, helping to create memorable stays, family getaways, special celebrations, and dining experiences for guests from across the UK and beyond. Nestled alongside the picturesque River Eye in the heart of Lower Slaughter, the Inn provides a beautiful and welcoming place to work. With its charming hotel rooms and cottages, popular 2 AA Rosette restaurant and bar, spacious outdoor terrace, and seasonal Field Kitchen, every day brings the opportunity to deliver exceptional service in a vibrant and varied environment. From welcoming walkers exploring the Cotswolds to hosting family gatherings, intimate weddings, and group stays, your contribution will play an important role in creating unforgettable guest experiences. If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, and part of a close-knit team in one of the Cotswolds' most popular village inns, The Slaughters Country Inn could be the perfect place for you.

What will the role involve? Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 24 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day. Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the 'Green Tourism' accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Responsibilities will include supporting junior team members, monitoring stock within your section, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events, and helping to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience. This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 48 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £34,220 plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays,
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.