Chef De Partie

Rockliffe Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme (Aegon)

Hospitality Rewards Scheme

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Selected Discounts Across the Resort

Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service

Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holid

Employee Assistance Programme (Hospit

Staff Meals

Uniform Laundry Service

Job summary

Rockliffe Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Darlington is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our experienced kitchen team. You will be responsible for a dedicated section, ensuring all dishes meet our high-quality standards and operate safely and efficiently.

You will lead in the absence of the Sous Chef, train junior staff, and contribute to menu development while maintaining excellent guest service in a 40-hour week, with weekends required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and portion control.
• Ability to lead a section and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Understand GP targets and control portion sizes to maximise profit.
• Monitor delivered goods quality and rotate stock correctly.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Train and coach junior chefs and support kitchen staff.
• Prepare and present dishes to Rockliffe standards.
• Plan orders with suppliers to ensure stock availability.
• Be flexible to work in other kitchens as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Section leadership

Team communication

Food safety

Education

Chef de Partie qualifications

Job description

Chef de Partie

Location: Rockliffe, Darlington

Salary: £30,451 per annum

Hours: Fulltime - 40 hours per week, including weekends

Reporting to: Head Chef and Sous Chef

Responsible for: Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the Chef Team, to ensure all food is cooked and presented to a high-quality standard and that you’re allocated section operates in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. To lead and control the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities of the Chef de Partie:

• Understand the gross profit targets within the kitchen and aim to achieve them through portion and wastage control
• Monitor the quality of goods delivered and ensure correct stock rotation adhered to
• Be able to work as a team member and communicate effectively at all levels
• Willingly attend job chats with senior team members
• Participate willingly in organised training sessions within the hotel and own department
• Display a positive “can do attitude” to Senior Chefs and the Front of House team
• Be flexible and adaptable, being prepared to work in another of the resort’s kitchens when business demands
• Train, coach and aid the development of junior chefs within the kitchen
• Monitor the quality and presentation of all food served to ensure that it is up to the Rockliffe standard
• Exceed customer expectations by responding positively to special requests and specific dietary requirements
• Plan and place orders to selected food suppliers on a daily and weekly basis to ensure stock availability
• Follow prepared job lists from the previous shift
• Check all fridges to ensure they are stocked with the necessary ingredients in preparation for service and highlight any stock shortages to a senior chef
• Be able to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure, to willingly undertake any tasks when requested by a senior member of the team
• Be creative to help with suggestions on new menus and dish ideas

About Us:

Set within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees, Rockliffe is a five‑star resort that blends heritage, luxury and natural beauty. Located in the quiet village of Hurworth, in the heart of the Tees Valley and close to the borders of County Durham and North Yorkshire, it offers a peaceful countryside setting with exceptional facilities.

Surrounded by sweeping views and beautifully kept gardens, the resort features elegant bedrooms and a sense of quiet luxury, shaped by a warm northern spirit. Guests can enjoy an award-winning spa, play on the longest golf course in the UK and experience both elevated and relaxed dining offerings, all within a restored eighteenth century estate designed for both relaxation and indulgence.

Why join?

To be part of an exceptional Chef Team within a prestige hospitality environment during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

Benefits:

• A Day in the Life of a Guest Stay (Overnight Stay within the First 6 Months)
• Pension Scheme (Aegon)
• Hospitality Rewards Scheme
• Life Assurance (Legal & General)
• Selected Discounts Across the Resort
• Enhanced Annual Leave for Long Service
• Annual Leave – 20 Days plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Staff Meals
• Uniform Laundry Service

“Our success is dependent on every single individual in our team”