Chef de Partie

Exclusive Hotels and Venues; Sparsholt; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + service charge

Staff meals on duty

50% dining discount

Gym access

Wellbeing resources

Exclusive discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lainston House Hotel, part of Exclusive Collection, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy, high-quality kitchen in Sparsholt. You will lead a section, supervise junior chefs and ensure top standards, with room for growth within Exclusive Hotels and Venues.

Offering 48-hour working weeks, competitive pay with service charge and excellent staff benefits, this role rewards passion, collaboration and commitment to exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Ability to supervise junior chefs in a high-quality kitchen.
• Excellent cooking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated kitchen section as a Chef de Partie, ensuring dishes meet high standards.
• Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow within your section.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during prep and service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen standards across your area.
• Monitor dish quality, portion control and presentation during service.
• Support ordering, stock rotation and ingredient management.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Team leadership

Food safety & hygiene

Allergen awareness

Organisation under pressure

Job description

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Competitive salary plus fantastic benefits

Working Hours:

48

Location:

Lainston House Hotel

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

Job Category:

Properties:

Lainston House Hotel,Sparsholt, Hampshire

Departments:

Job Introduction

Lainston House in Winchester, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is a 17th-century country house full of character and charm. With its walled kitchen garden, cookery school, and award-winning fine dining, it is a place where heritage, authenticity, and exceptional hospitality come together.

You will join as a Chef de Partie that values creativity, collaboration, and pride in everything they do. Here, your ideas will be welcomed and your growth supported.

At Lainston House, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay, plus service charge
• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a designated kitchen section as a Chef de Partie, ensuring dishes meet consistently high standards.
• Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow within your section.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during prep and service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards across your area.
• Monitor dish quality, portion control and presentation throughout service.
• Support ordering, stock rotation and effective ingredient management.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen performance.
• Contribute ideas to improve dishes, organisation and guest experience.

Person Specification

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Confident running a section in a high-quality kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Strong cooking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise and train junior chefs.
• Organised, calm and professional during service.
• Ambition to progress towards Sous Chef level.

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people who share our values can thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.