Chef de Partie

Another-Place-the-Lake; Penrith; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meals on duty

Free paddleboarding sessions for team

Job summary

Another Place, The Lake seeks a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team across two distinct venues. You will work in open-kitchen Ramspbeck for fine dining and The Living Space for more relaxed sharing dishes, delivering consistent, high-quality plates.

You will collaborate with senior chefs, manage your section, and ensure stringent food safety and hygiene standards. The role offers variety, career development, and team benefits within a standout Lake District location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Professional Cookery desirable.
• NVQ Level 1 Food Hygiene essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes to our standards.
• Working closely with our senior chefs to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Taking ownership of your section and helping deliver an excellent service.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Helping manage stock effectively and minimise food waste.
• Completing essential kitchen checks and records.
• Supporting the wider team with food preparation and service when needed.
• Sharing your knowledge and supporting junior chefs as part of a positive, collaborative team.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Professional Cookery

NVQ Level 1 Food Hygiene

Job description

Chef de Partie | Another Place, The Lake | 45 hours per week

Offering straight shifts, 50% off meals whilst on duty and free paddleboarding sessions for team.

Set in 18 acres of the Lake District National Park, our team is at the heart of the Another Place experience.

Together, we create great food and memorable moments for our guests. From preparing incredible food to delivering great service, we bring together local produce, quality ingredients and a passion for what we do.

Our Chef de Partie role

We’re looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

Working across our two restaurants, you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience two very different kitchens and styles of cooking.

At Ramspbeck, you’ll deliver our fine dining menu from an open kitchen, showcasing the very best of local Cumbrian produce with a contemporary flair, and at The Living Space, you’ll support our team in creating generous sharing platters, burgers and a range of comforting dishes that reflect our relaxed, laid-back approach to good food.

This is a full-time position working45 hours per week and is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety, quality produce and working across different styles of cuisine.

We’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a busy kitchen
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery (desirable)
• NVQ Level 1 Food Hygiene or equivalent (essential)
• A passion for great food and the hospitality industry
• Creativity and excellent knowledge of quality ingredients
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop
• Professional presentation and excellent personal hygiene
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Your main responsibilities are

• Preparing and delivering high-quality dishes to our standards.
• Working closely with our senior chefs to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Taking ownership of your section and helping deliver an excellent service.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Helping manage stock effectively and minimise food waste.
• Completing essential kitchen checks and records.
• Supporting the wider team with food preparation and service when needed.
• Sharing your knowledge and supporting junior chefs as part of a positive, collaborative team.

Why us?

Joining Another Place, The Lake means becoming part of a team that genuinely cares about its people. We believe that when our teams thrive, our guests do too. Alongside a supportive working environment, you'll enjoy:

• Freshly supplied and laundered uniforms.
• Straight shifts across a 45-hour working week.
• Overtime paid at an hourly rate.
• A relaxed, professional workplace on the shores of Ullswater.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Team rates for you, your friends and family across Another Place, SeaSpace and Watergate Bay Hotel.
• Team discounts across our restaurants, including Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg.
• Team discounts on treatments at Swim Club.
• Regular team social events.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support for wellbeing, mental health and financial advice.

From discounted stays and great benefits to ongoing training and career development, we're committed to helping our people grow both personally and professionally. Set within one of the UK's most inspiring locations, Another Place offers more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career whilst working somewhere truly special.