Chef de Partie

Accor; Liphook; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

28 days paid holiday entitlement

Discounts across Accor worldwide!

Job summary

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, a four‑star venue set in Hampshire countryside, is seeking a Live‑Out Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Team. You will work across our lively Sports Bar, Kings Restaurant, or Banquet Kitchens, delivering high‑standard breakfast production and support during wedding and tribute nights.

The role offers progression within the company, requires Level 2 Food Safety and Level 3 Food Hygiene, and 1–2 years experience, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Level 3 in Food Hygiene (Desirable).
• Level 2 in Food Safety/Hygiene (Essential).
• Training in Food Allergens (Essential).
• Minimum 1–2 years experience (Essential).
• Available to work flexible hours (Evenings and weekends) (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out cooking duties during production periods at a high standard, with a main focus on breakfast.
• Produce food which complies with the set menus and high quality expectations.
• Monitor and ensure portion control.
• Ensure the food is stored and labelled correctly.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean after service.
• Assist the Head Chef with training new staff.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the kitchen team and Front of House.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Team communication

Education

Level 3 in Food Hygiene

Level 2 in Food Safety/Hygiene

Training in Food Allergens

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a four‑star hotel, set in 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside and offers customers a unique experience all in one place. It is easily accessible from the A3, only 30 minutes from the M25 and Portsmouth.

With bedrooms, residences & penthouses, a championship golf course, meeting and events spaces, restaurants, a health club and a beauty spa, Old Thorns is the ideal destination for our customers to enjoy a night away, staycation, wedding, event, golf break, conference and much more.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a keen Live‑Out Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Team here at Old Thorns Hotel & Resort.

The role will give you the opportunity to learn and develop in the kitchen, with good potential to progress within the company. You should have high standards of food preparation and presentation, ensuring food wastage is kept to a minimum.

You will be working in one of our many kitchens: Our lively Sports Bar offering pub‑style food, our Kings Restaurant offering our residents breakfast and dinner, or our Banquet Kitchens where we cater for up to 450 covers on a busy wedding or tribute night.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out cooking duties during production periods at a high standard, with a main focus on breakfast
• Produce food which complies with the set menus and high quality expectations
• Monitor and ensure portion control
• Ensure the food is stored and labelled correctly
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean after service
• Assist the Head Chef with training new staff
• Communicate effectively with other members of the kitchen team and Front of House

Qualifications

• Must hold a Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Level 3 in Food Hygiene (or a similar qualification) - Desirable
• Level 2 in Food Safety/Hygiene (or a similar qualification) - Essential
• Training in Food Allergens - Essential
• Minimum 1-2 years experience - Essential
• Available to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) - Essential

The pay listed is based on a scale and is affected by factors, including prior experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Old Thorns Company Benefits

• Countryside setting
• A large variety of Learning & Development opportunities (including apprenticeships and courses)
• Free meals on duty
• Free on‑site parking
• Long Service Awards & Long Service Holiday Entitlement
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• 28 days paid holiday entitlement
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme (£100)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts across all Food & Beverage outlets
• Discounted access to our on‑site gym and pool
• Discounts on Spa Treatments and Products
• Discount on Golf Retail Products in the Proshop
• Discounts on hotel rooms and Hotel‑Run events (including our Tribute Nights)
• Discounts across Accor worldwide!