CHEF DE PARTIE

Woolley Grange; West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 30,466 - 37,237; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

Birthday holiday

EarlyPay

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Volunteer day off

LFH Benefit Hub

Hotel discounts

Hotel stays for you and family

Job summary

Luxury Family Hotels’ The Ickworth is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a section in a luxury Suffolk hotel. This permanent role involves 48 hours per week, a salary of £33,852 per annum plus a generous service charge and benefits.

The successful candidate will contribute to high service standards, ensure hygiene and allergen compliance, and support junior team members in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-quality kitchen (essential).
• Charisma and engaging personality with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during busy service.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workstation and assist senior chefs to create menu dishes.
• Keep section clean, prepped, and in line with allergens and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff and share skills.

Skills

Proven experience

Calm under pressure

Food safety standards

Organisational skills

Hospitality mindset

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Chef de Partie

Kitchen - The Ickworth

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £33,852 per annum plus service charge and benefits

About Us

The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is entering an exciting new chapter following its refurbishment. Join us as a Chef de Partie and play your part in shaping the future of this much‑loved Suffolk retreat.

If you are a dedicated and skilled chef, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

This is a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £33,852 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Please note, we do not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK should apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning and overseeing your workstation: oversee your workstation and, alongside the rest of the kitchen, make our menus come alive. Work to spec and direction given by the senior chef team to create the menu dishes for our guests, encouraging creativity and input in creating specials and market menu.
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down: ensure your section is clean and extensively prepped in accordance with menu specifications and standards, demonstrating food hygiene standards and understanding of allergens.
• Team Collaboration: work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious working environment, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Training and Development: assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff, sharing knowledge and skills to foster growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role in a high‑quality kitchen.
• Charisma, an engaging personality and a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to keep calm and focused during busy service, keeping your station clean and tidy throughout.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards; food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.
• Organisational and time‑management skills and effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – up to £120 to purchase your own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – £100 every six months to experience new dining styles.
• Training and development, certified by the Institute of Hospitality; partnership with award‑winning hospitality apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• EarlyPay – access of part of monthly salary early in the month.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Help@Hand – online health and wellbeing service with GP appointments, mental health support and physiotherapy.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages.
• Paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising once a year.
• LFH Benefit Hub – employee discount platform for high‑street and online retailers.
• 50% off food & beverage and spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family.

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

About Luxury Family Hotels

The Ickworth is part of Luxury Family Hotels. It has been refurbished to celebrate its heritage and future, set within breathtaking Suffolk countryside with sweeping parkland and rich history. The hotel offers improved experiences for modern family escapes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected; we celebrate our differences.