Chef de Partie

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Stretton Baskerville; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Thank You Week

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and keep the kitchen running smoothly in a busy hotel environment. You’ll lead sections when required, maintain high food standards, and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for guests.

You’ll join a vibrant kitchen team within Leonardo’s UK portfolio, with ongoing training and clear progression pathways as part of our Senior Chef Programme.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef de Partie in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Ability to lead kitchen sections when required.
• Commitment to high standards of food and guest service.
• Willingness to learn and progress within Leonardo's Senior Chef Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Lead kitchen sections when required.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to exceed guest expectations.

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Senior Chef de Partie will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Senior Chef De Partie you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and thrive under pressure whilst working alongside a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations.

If you’re our ideal Senior Chef de Partie, you will:

• Love the Kitchen and grow whilst working in a fast-paced environment
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands and able to lead sections within the Kitchen
• Have a willingness to learn, adapt and deliver to the high standard of food our guests expect
• Aspire to grow with us – with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level
• Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail
• Be full of beans, however ideas will just be fine too! INDLH

Some of the perks our Senior Chef de Partie could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Senior Chef de Partie? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.