Chef de Partie

Rudding Park Hotel; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay after 7pm evenings (£0.50

Service Charge (Tronc) up to £5,000/yr

Company sick pay (up to 4 weeks)

Spa and dining discounts (50%)

Room rate discounts for employees

Annual party & events

Up to 30 days annual leave

Complimentary overnight stay after 3‑m

Free food and drink in Green Room

Learning & development opportunities

Wage Stream access to pay on demand

Employee Assistance Programme

Local gym discounts

Wellbeing app & counselling sessions

Job summary

Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate is seeking a Chef de Partie for Fifty Two, in a Michelin Star kitchen, to deliver exceptional food with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

You will support service, work across kitchens in the estate, and help maintain high standards while following health and safety guidelines. The role is a 50-hour week with Wed–Sat and Sun shifts.

Qualifications

• Calm and focused under pressure during busy periods.
• Flexible and adaptable to different demands.
• Works well in a team but can also be a self-starter.
• Reliable.
• Willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of dishes using the best fresh & local produce.
• Taking pride in delivering high-quality food for our guests.
• Working across all kitchens within the Rudding Park estate to understand the business.
• Working well in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
• Team player with respectful communication to the team.
• Be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your work.
• Experience of working in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
• Deal with deliveries and stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards at all times.
• Follow health & safety / COSHH protocol.
• Follow the core values of Rudding Park.
• Be aware of Health and Safety.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Team player / self-starter

Reliable

Willing to learn

Job description

We're not just hiring - we're looking for personalities that light up a room!

• How big is your smile?
• Do your eyes light up when you're creating exceptional dining experiences?
• Can you turn pressure into precision, challenges into opportunities, and guests into lifelong ambassadors?

At Rudding Park, we believe the heart of our success is our people. It's the energy, positivity and genuine care we bring to every guest and each other that makes us extraordinary.

Our core purpose is to create timeless memories and instinctive care in exceptional spaces.

As a Chef de Partie at Fifty Two, you'll work alongside the team to deliver exceptional food and unforgettable dining experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within an Michelin Star kitchen while working with some of the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

You will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting service, and ensuring every plate leaves the pass to Michelin Star standards.

Hours: 50hours

Shift Pattern: Working Wednesday - Saturday from 12pm to finish and from 2pm - finish on Sundays

What we are looking for:

• Calm and focused under pressure during busy periods
• Flexible and Adaptable to different demands
• Works well in a team but can also be a self starter
• Reliable
• Willing to learn

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of dishes using the best fresh & local produce.
• Taking pride in being responsible for helping to deliver high-quality food for our guests
• Working across all kitchens within the Rudding Park estate, helping you get an understanding of the whole business
• Working well in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
• Team player and who can respectfully communicate to the team
• Be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your work
• Experience of working in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
• Can deal with deliveries and stock rotation
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standard at all times
• Following all health & safety / COSHH protocol
• Do all the above whilst following the core values of Rudding Park
• Be aware of Health and Safety

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer:

• Enhanced pay- 50p per hour for evening work after 7pm (Sunday - Thursday), £1 per hour for weekend day work until 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays), £1.50 per hour for evenings from 7pm (Friday and Saturdays)
• Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £5,000 per year
• Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks
• A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)
• Annual party, family fun days, and award dinners - we love to celebrate!
• Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probation
• FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.
• Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes, dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
• Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
• Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1
• Local discounts on gym memberships
• Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health
• Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes
• AND MUCH MORE........

About Rudding Park

A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.

Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.