Chef de Partie

Eden Hall; Thorney; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Spa Day on work annivers

Free daily staff meals

Discounts on overnight stays

Parking

Induction and training

Job summary

Eden Hall Day Spa in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, upholding high culinary standards and strict hygiene.

In this luxury setting you’ll lead in the Head Chef’s absence, contribute to menu development with fresh ingredients, train staff, and ensure service excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role at a high-end restaurant/hotel.
• Commitment to quality and high kitchen standards.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen activities, stock levels, and supplier liaison for quality and cost control.
• Ensure food hygiene, allergen compliance, and food safety systems.
• Train, supervise, and motivate staff to meet high culinary standards.
• Assist menu planning and create innovative dishes with fresh ingredients.
• Maintain spotless kitchen with cleaning schedules and proper storage.
• Address guest needs professionally; ensure dishes are high quality.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety regulations

Fast-paced environment

Job description

About Us

Eden Hall Day Spa is an award-winning luxurious day spa located in the heart of Nottinghamshire, offering luxury treatments featuring top product houses and state-of-the-art facilities providing the perfect retreat and most importantly, total relaxation.

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience”

Do you have a natural talent for creating great dishes from the best ingredients? Perhaps you want to be part of an amazing team to develop your skills further? If so, we have the job for you…

Our purpose is to hire people with passion and positivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve your goals….

Here at Eden Hall Day Spa our aim is to treat our guests as a friend of the family and to create positive memorable experiences during visit to the Spa facilities. We can only achieve this by hiring people with a positive attitude and passion for the industry.

As part of our kitchen team, you will have a passion for great food, an eye for detail and the drive to maintain and improve standards. It is essential that you have experience in a similar business and a personality that shines!

As a Chef de Partie, you’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations. From maintaining high culinary standards to upholding strict hygiene protocols, you’ll be a vital part of our kitchen’s success. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll take the lead, ensuring service excellence and fostering teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Overseeing kitchen activities, manage stock levels, and liaise with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Food Quality & Safety: Ensuring food hygiene standards, allergen compliance, and food safety management systems are rigorously followed.
• Team Collaboration: Training, supervising, and motivating kitchen staff to meet and exceed culinary standards.
• Menu Development: Contributing to menu planning, creating innovative dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Hygiene & Cleanliness: Maintaining a spotless kitchen environment by adhering to cleaning schedules and ensuring equipment, workstations, and storage areas meet health standards.
• Customer Focus: Addressing guest requirements with professionalism and ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest quality.

Personal Specification

• Have previous experience in a similar role at a high-end restaurant/hotel.
• Be committed to being part of a driven team that is aiming to achieve quality and high standards in the kitchen.
• Have in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment

We’re looking for individuals with a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences

Additional Information

• Full-time - 40 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7 days per week
• 4 days 0730-1600hrs and one evening 1330-2200hrs
• Note:Full flexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary to meet the needs of the team and the business
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position

Why Join Us

• Competitive Rate of Pay
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staff canteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
• Free Parking
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!