Chef de Partie

Eden Hotel Collection Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Monthly Tips

Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing Center

Health & Wellness

Sustainable Commuting

Exclusive Perks

The Happy Hub

Wellbeing Support

Employee Communications

Grow with Eden

Family-Friendly Policies

Free Parking & Meals

Uniform & Footwear Allowance

Job summary

Eden Hotel Collection Limited is seeking a Chef De Partie to manage a kitchen section, prepare and present Rosette-standard dishes, and support/apprentice junior chefs. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to create new dishes and drive culinary excellence.

We offer full-time or part-time contracts, with a minimum 45 hours per week and a focus on flexible scheduling to fit around individual needs. Live-in accommodation is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Rosette standard food.
• Ability to lead a kitchen section and mentor junior chefs.
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen section: prepare, cook and present Rosette-standard dishes.
• Lead by example within the brigade and mentor Commis Chefs & Apprentices.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on new dishes and maintain high quality.

Skills

Rosette standard food

Section leadership

Time management

Mentoring juniors

Knife handling

Job description

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, and Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence

Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2025/26) by Visit Devon

Please note: our hotel is in a very remote location and is not accessible by public transport.Live in accommodation available.

We offer minimum45-hour per week employment contracts,but we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we’re happy to discuss part-time contracts to fit around your individual schedule.

What We Offer:

• Full-time (45 hours per week) or Part-time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle.
• Every hour worked beyond your contracted hours will either be paid or given back as lieu time.

What you’ll be doing?

As Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for managing a section - preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality rosette standard food. You’ll use your passion, innovation and current trends to create new dishes alongside the Head Chef and support/mentor any Commis Chef’s and Apprentices working alongside you.

EHC are committed to offering opportunities to those groups who may be under represented within our workforce – within our kitchen’s, we would particularly welcome the addition of a greater representation of female chef’s.

What you’ll need?

The successful candidate for the role of Chef De Partie will be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing Rosette Standard food. You will be required to work well within the team and lead by example to the brigade.

• You will already have gained credible experience within a professional food environment;
• A passion for food and ethically sourced produce, with a pride in its delivery to the plate;
• The ability to lead a section and chefs in ensuring food is prepped and ready for service – great timekeeping and organisational skills are key;
• Your potential, your commitment, and your ability to work under pressure alongside being an excellent team player, is every bit as important to us as your knife-handling skills.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!) - which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that valueyouinput.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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