Chef de Partie

Rudding Park; Harrogate; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay after 7pm

Service charge up to £5,000/year

Company sick pay

Employee discounts on spa & dining

Annual party and award dinners

Up to 30 days annual leave

Complimentary overnight stay after 3‑m

Free food and drink in Green Room

Learning and development programmes

Wage Stream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Local gym discounts

Counselling sessions

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Rudding Park in Harrogate is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our M&E Kitchen Team, bringing energy, creativity and pride to every plate. You will run a service within the kitchen and mentor junior chefs, delivering high-quality food for conferences, weddings and events.

We value calm focus under pressure, teamwork and a can-do attitude. The role offers opportunities across events, flexible shifts, and a vibrant, supportive kitchen environment with progression pathways.

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 fresh and local produce.
• Run a section/function within the kitchen.
• Train junior chefs to work to expected standards.
• Deliver high-quality food for guests.
• Work well in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure.
• Be a team player and communicate respectfully with the team.
• Be reliable, hardworking 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.
• Follow all health & safety / COSHH protocol.
• Follow the core values of Rudding Park.
• Be aware of Health and Safety.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Team player

Reliable

Eager to learn

Job description

We are not just hiring - we are looking for passionate chefs who bring energy, creativity, and pride to every plate they serve.

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen?
• Can you stay calm under pressure while delivering exceptional quality?
• Do you take pride in creating memorable dining experiences for every guest?

We believe the heart of our kitchen is the passion, teamwork, and positive attitude shared by every member of the brigade.

If you've got the drive, enthusiasm, and dedication to deliver outstanding food and support your team, we want to hear from you.

We are on the hunt for talented, motivated, and energetic chefs who love creating dishes guests will remember long after they leave.

We are searching for a Chef de Partie to join our M&E Kitchen Team, who can hit the ground running in our kitchen. You will have the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of events and food styles, catering for everything from business meetings and conferences to weddings, marquees, birthdays, funerals and staff food.

You will be expected to run a service within the kitchen and manage junior team members to ensure the food goes out to the highest standard

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.
• Run a section/function within the kitchen
• Train junior chefs to work to expected standards
• Taking pride in being responsible for helping to deliver high-quality food for our guests
• 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.