Chef De Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Worldwide travel discounts

Growth and development opportunities

Wellness programs

Colleague perks across Accor portfolio

Job summary

Fairmont Southampton is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team in Bermuda. You will deliver exceptional culinary experiences within your designated station, ensuring highest standards of quality, presentation, and safety while supporting operational efficiency.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain brand standards, and contribute to a high-performance kitchen culture in a resort renowned for its excellence and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited Culinary Diploma or recognized certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume kitchens in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Experience with kitchen management software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute a la carte, buffet, and specialty menus with precision and brand alignment.
• Manage station setup, mise en place, and breakdown for service readiness.
• Maintain inventory, rotate products, minimize waste, and ensure cost targets.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions promptly.
• Contribute creative ideas to menus, recipes, and seasonal offerings.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and provide on-the-job coaching.
• Step into supervisory duties in absence of seniors and promote teamwork.

Skills

Culinary expertise

English proficiency

Mentoring juniors

Food safety & HACCP

Menu development

Education

Culinary diploma or cert

Tools

Birchstreet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Southampton

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda’s largest resort, invites exceptional individuals to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality.

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, our 593-room resort is Bermuda's largest, featuring nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course and a captivating Beach Club. Opportunities for growth and success are boundless.

Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Southampton as our new Chef de Partie. The Chef de Partie reports to the Sous Chef and is responsible for delivering exceptional culinary experiences within their designated kitchen section. This role ensures that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and safety while supporting operational efficiency. The CDP contributes to the overall guest experience, maintains compliance with brand standards, and supports the development of junior culinary staff.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations & Production

• Execute a la carte, buffet, and specialty menus with precision and consistency in alignment with brand standards
• Manage station setup, mise en place, and breakdown to ensure readiness and efficiency for all services
• Ensure proper product rotation, minimize waste, and maintain inventory for your section
• Operate kitchen equipment safely, inspect and maintain tools, and report malfunctions promptly
• Contribute creative ideas to menu specials, recipes, and seasonal offerings
• Demonstrate awareness of allergens, dietary restrictions, and special menu requirements, ensuring proper communication and controls.
• Ensure accurate portion control and recipe adherence to maintain consistency and food cost targets.

Quality, Guest Experience & Brand Standards

• Deliver consistent taste, quality, and presentation across all dishes produced in your section
• Uphold Fairmont brand standards, including luxury guest service expectations
• Support high-touch guest interactions as required, responding professionally to feedback.
• Apply service recovery principles when guest feedback is received, escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism during all guest-facing interactions.
• Mentor and guide junior kitchen staff to develop skills and maintain performance standards
• Step into supervisory responsibilities when the Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef is absent
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive, high-performance kitchen culture.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and real-time feedback during service.
• Support training of new hires, apprentices, and cross-training initiatives.

Operational Support & Documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation of food cost, waste, inventories, and prep logs
• Support ordering, inventory management, and cost-conscious practices for your station
• Contribute to smooth service during high-volume periods and assist across multiple kitchen stations as needed
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with food safety documentation, temperature logs, and cleaning schedules.
• Report maintenance, safety, or equipment issues promptly to the Sous Chef.
• Support operations across multiple outlets or kitchen sections as assigned by management to meet business and service needs.

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education

• Accredited Culinary Diploma or recognized certification (Red Seal, Journeyman, or equivalent) required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume kitchens in luxury hotels or resorts
• Experience managing a single culinary station and mentoring junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent quality, presentation, and operational excellence across a section or multiple stations.
• Strong technical culinary skills with creativity and precision in execution
• Ability to manage and execute all aspects of a kitchen station, including mise en place, prep, inventory, and waste management
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Birchstreet or other kitchen management software is an asset
• Guest-focused mindset with commitment to luxury service standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices, including waste reduction and local sourcing

Personal Attributes, Culture & Values

• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Physical capability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 30–50 lbs, and work in hot, humid, fast-paced kitchen environments
• Manual dexterity for precise knife and equipment work
• Employees may be required to work across any Food & Beverage outlet within the hotel, with the flexibility to be transferred or assigned to different outlets based on operational requirements.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. Add any other benefits relevant to your property.

What’s in it for you?

As part of Accor, a global hospitality leader with over 5,500 hotels worldwide, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities for growth and development, mentorship, and international mobility
• Health insurance, retirement savings plans, and comprehensive wellness programs
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates across the Accor portfolio
• A supportive, inclusive culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and professional development

Start your journey with us today and explore the possibilities! #BeLimitless

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Southampton is a premier luxury resort and regarded as a leader in the hospitality industry.Our mission is to turn moments into memories for our Guests.An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team