Chef de Partie

Verde Resorts; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 23,210,000 - 38,683,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Staff discounts

Free resort facilities access

Food discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Verde Resorts is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at The Springs, Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire. You will work closely with the Head Chef, manage a section, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Ideal candidates have busy-kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for quality food. Level 3 Food Safety is desirable, with UK driving licence beneficial for travel to resorts.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills; driving licence advantageous.
• Some previous experience within a busy kitchen environment.
• Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Chef and kitchen team to prepare and serve high‑quality dishes.
• Take responsibility for specific sections, overseeing prep, portioning and presentation.
• Support inventory management: ordering, stock rotation and minimising waste.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and food handling standards at all times.

Skills

Identify & anticipate needs

Chefing skills

HACCP/Food Safety

Education

Catering qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and talented Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary skills while contributing to creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef and the wider kitchen brigade to maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-quality culinary environment, with the opportunity to learn, innovate, and make a real impact., As a Chef de Partie, you will: Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to prepare and serve high-quality dishes consistently. Take responsibility for specific sections of the kitchen, overseeing food preparation, portion control, and presentation standards. Support with inventory management, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimising food waste. Maintain strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and food handling standards at all times. Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff, sharing knowledge and skills. Contribute creatively to menu development and daily specials, as required. Perform consistently in line with Verde Resorts' reputation for excellence, maintaining professionalism under pressure. Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and a superior guest experience.

We're looking for a committed, enthusiastic professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is desirable. Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety certification are preferred but not essential. Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive work ethic. A full UK driving licence is advantageous for easy travel to and from the resort. Passion for high-quality food and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.,

• Right to Live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills, A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
• Some previous experience within a busy kitchen environment
• Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are desirable but not essential

Skills you’ll need

• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Chefing Skills
• HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

Verde Resorts has 8 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Verde Resorts family will have the career waiting for you!,,

We are Verde Resorts Management - a privately-owned company specialising in resort and holiday-home management across the UK. From lodge resorts to holiday parks, we focus on delivering high-quality leisure experiences and property-management services. We combine operational know-how with commitment to hospitality, ensuring guests and owners alike enjoy reliability, comfort and top-notch service.

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team at The Springs, Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire. Up to £13.50 per hour, dependent on experience.

This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay and opportunities for career progression.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (with the option to cash in a number of days per year).
• Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious UK holiday resorts.
• Free use of resort facilities, including gyms and swimming pools.
• Food discounts across all resorts.
• Discounts on spa treatments.
• 'Introduce a Friend' recruitment bonus.
• Company sick pay and compassionate leave pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Free access to the Verde Resorts Academy, supporting professional growth and skill development.
• MediCash health plan.
• All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.