Chef de Partie

Cairn Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality dishes and lead a kitchen section. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and maintain high culinary standards. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Real-time payment tracking with Wagestream

Discounted stays at company venues

Discounts on food and drinks

Exclusive spa wellness offers

Savings on retail and entertainment

Career development support

Recognition awards

Additional leave for long service

Referral bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bereavement Leave

Pension Scheme

Year-round incentives

Qualifications

• Passionate about great food and works well in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen.
• Maintains high culinary standards and inspires excellence in others.
• Supports and leads the section while contributing positively to the kitchen brigade.
• Stays calm and in control during busy services, delivering consistent results.
• Upholds food safety, hygiene, and kitchen legislation diligently.
• Effectively manages time and section balancing prep and service.
• Shares knowledge and helps develop junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes ensuring precision and creativity.
• Lead the section and maintain high standards in food preparation.
• Contribute to a supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary standards

Team leadership

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn Group is a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

About the Role:

As a Chef de Partie at Cairn Group, you’ll take pride in delivering high-quality dishes that leave a lasting impression. You’ll lead your section with confidence, ensuring precision, consistency, and creativity in every plate.

Whether working independently or leading a small team within a larger kitchen, you’ll bring passion and purpose to everything you prepare. You’ll take responsibility for maintaining high standards in food safety, hygiene, and preparation while contributing to a dynamic and supportive kitchen culture.

You’ll also stay up to date with new ingredients, techniques, and trends—bringing fresh inspiration to our menus and helping the wider team deliver best-in‑class service.

About You:

You will thrive at Cairn Group because you are:

• A Hospitality Hero – You’re passionate about great food and thrive in a fast‑paced, guest‑focused kitchen.
• A Service Superstar – You maintain high culinary standards and inspire excellence in others.
• A Team Player – You support and lead your section while contributing positively to the whole brigade.
• Cool Under Pressure – You stay calm and in control during busy services, delivering consistent results.
• A Polished Professional – You uphold food safety, hygiene, and kitchen legislation with diligence and care.
• Proactive & Organised – You manage your time and section effectively, balancing prep and service seamlessly.
• A Natural Leader – You share knowledge, help develop junior chefs and support the kitchen leadership team in daily operations.

About Us:

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest‑focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

• Get Paid in Real-Time or Build Savings with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, build savings and get expert financial tips—all in real‑time.
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well‑earned break.
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with discounts off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
• Spa Discounts: Self‑care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out.
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programmes, we support you to grow and reach your career goals.
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
• Long‑Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank‑you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with your pension plan, designed to help you build long‑term security.
• Year‑Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!