Chef de Partie

Eden Hotel Collection; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Kidderminster is seeking a Chef De Partie to manage a section and create high-quality rosette-standard dishes. You will collaborate with the Head Chef and support Commis Chefs. Ideal candidates have proven kitchen experience and a passion for food. Join a values-led employer offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

31 days of leave, increasing to 33

Monthly tips and service charge

Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers

Access to health & wellness plans

Free parking and meals on duty

Qualifications

• Credible experience within a professional food environment.
• Ability to lead a section and ensure food is ready for service.
• Commitment to ethically sourced produce.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen section, preparing high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef for new dish creation.
• Mentor Commis Chefs and Apprentices.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Passion for food

Timekeeping and organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence

As Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for managing a section - preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality rosette standard food. You’ll use your passion, innovation and current trends to create new dishes alongside the Head Chef and support/mentor any Commis Chef’s and Apprentices working alongside you.

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.

About Eden Hotel Collection

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Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing?

• Manage a kitchen section, preparing, cooking, and presenting rosette-standard dishes.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create new dishes using passion, innovation, and current trends.
• Support and mentor Commis Chefs and Apprentices working alongside you.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

• You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment.
• A passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with pride in its delivery to the plate.
• The ability to lead a section and chefs in ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills are key.
• Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.

Benefits and rewards

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in both 2023 and 2024!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

Culture and inclusion

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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