Chef de Partie

Classic Lodges Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniform

Complimentary meals

Monthly gratuities

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Spa access

Job summary

Classic Lodges Limited is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie for The Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate. You will join a busy hotel kitchen, producing high-quality seasonal dishes and supporting senior chefs.

The role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for progression within a reputable hospitality group. You will manage a section, maintain high standards of food hygiene, and work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• CDP experience in a busy kitchen
• Level 2 Food Hygiene or willing to achieve
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Ability to work under pressure during service
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to Head Chef standards
• Manage a designated section during service
• Coach and supervise junior kitchen staff
• Maintain food safety and HACCP compliance
• Monitor stock and assist with deliveries
• Assist with menu planning and costing
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Report equipment and maintenance issues promptly

Skills

CDP experience

Food hygiene level 2

Teamwork

Communication

Pressure handling

Flexible shifts

Job description

We’re proud to be part of Classic Lodges – a collection of characterful hotels across the UK. Each hotel has its own personality, but we’re united by one shared purpose: to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places and memory. If you take pride in your work, value genuine hospitality and want to develop your culinary career in a welcoming team, you’ll feel right at home with us.

Location: The Old Swan Hotel - Harrogate
Department: Kitchen
Reports To: Head Chef
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

We’re proud to be part of Classic Lodges – a collection of characterful hotels across the UK. Each hotel has its own personality, but we’re united by one shared purpose: to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places and memory. If you take pride in your work, value genuine hospitality and want to develop your culinary career in a welcoming team, you’ll feel right at home with us.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role offers practical on-the-job training, opportunities for development and the chance to work in a busy, well-respected hotel kitchen producing high-quality seasonal dishes for residents and guests.

Duties

• Prepare and cook dishes to the standards set by the Head Chef, ensuring consistency, presentation and portion control.
• Manage a designated section of the kitchen during service, including mise en place and preparation for service periods.
• Support junior kitchen staff through coaching and supervision to maintain high standards.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in line with hotel procedures and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor stock levels for your section, assist with deliveries and ensure correct storage and rotation of produce.
• Assist with menu planning, specials and portion costing as required by the Head Chef.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and excellent guest experiences.
• Report any maintenance or equipment issues to the appropriate department promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen at Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie level preferred.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (or willingness to achieve) and understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high culinary and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and remain calm during busy service periods.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.

What We’re Looking For:

We recruit for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate is committed, takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn and progress within the kitchen.

What’s in It for You?

• Training and development opportunities, including support to gain formal qualifications.
• Complimentary meals while on duty and staff discounts on food and accommodation.
• Monthly gratuities.
• Company pension.
• Uniform provided.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) increasing with length of service.
• Employee recognition awards and long service benefits.

Additional Information

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
• Pay: Competitive and dependent on experience. Live-in accommodation may be available at a live-in wage.
• Expected hours: 40 per week over 5 days (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
• Additional pay: Monthly Tips/Gratuities.

Benefits that we offer

• Generous employee discounts, including 25% off food and drink, plus friends and family discounts
• Wellbeing support through our partnership with Hospitality Action, offering free, confidential advice and resources as well as retail discounts
• Free uniform for Front of House team members
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Monthly gratuities
• Employee of the Quarter, with a £100 award
• Long service awards, including an invitation to the Classic Lodges Awards Ceremony
• Complimentary use of pool and spa facilities (where available at your hotel)
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships, structured training, and clear career pathways