Chef De Partie

Audley Villages; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a section of the kitchen, deliver consistently high-quality dishes, and support seasonal menus across our venues. You will work closely with the team to ensure smooth service, manage food deliveries, and maintain strict stock controls and HACCP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a kitchen role, possibly with Food Hygiene Level 2, and a positive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven history of running a kitchen section and managing deliveries/stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 preferred.
• Experience with stock ordering and stock control processes.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to duties and shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Run a section of the kitchen and assist with menu execution.
• Assist with stock ordering and stock rotation.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Support management with menu development and new dish ideas.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety hygiene

Stock ordering

Culinary knowledge

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

The Role:

Whether you’re helping to create a traditional Sunday lunch, presenting our popular afternoon tea or helping to create a menu for one of our themed events , as our Chef De Partie you’ll deliver food that keeps our customers coming back for more.

With a newly created menu for each season, the menu is modern yet full of classical English charm. The elegant décor and relaxed atmosphere make the perfect setting for a unique and special dining experience.

The Chef De Partie will work closely with the rest of the team to produce consistently outstanding food during service.

You’ll also assist with everything from stock ordering, stock rotation, ensuring absolute cleanliness and order is in accordance with HACCP rules and Audley Company Procedures. Finally helping the management team to develop new dishes and menus you will be a vital member of this small, talented team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proven history of running a section of the kitchen, managing food deliveries & stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred).
• Experience of stock ordering.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

• Work life balance – no split shifts
• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our fine dining restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Full training provided by our Academy
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’