Chef de Partie

Luxury Family Hotels; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

EarlyPay

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing service (Help@Hand)

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Paid volunteering day

LFH Benefit Hub

50% off Food & Beverage & Spa

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Moonfleet Manor Hotel is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team. The permanent role is 48 hours per week, including weekends, with a salary of £33,700 per annum plus service charge and benefits.

Live-in accommodation is available; only candidates with the right to work in the UK should apply. As part of a prestigious hotel on the Jurassic coastline, you will lead your station, create dishes to reflect our quality standards, and work with senior chefs to develop your

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charisma, an engaging personality and a passion for hospitality.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards; food hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.
• Organisational and time-management skills with effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee your workstation, contributing to menu dishes and specials.
• Ensure your section is clean, prepped, and aligned with menu standards and allergens.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a harmonious environment.
• Assist in training and developing junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Calm under pressure

Hospitality mindset

Food safety knowledge

Organization & teamwork

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,700 per annum plus service charge and benefits

Moonfleet Manor Hotel is a charming, historic property in the picturesque Jurassic coastline. Our beautiful hotel features lush gardens, stunning views, and a fun yet relaxed atmosphere. Moonfleet Manor Hotel is now seeking a motivated and talented Chef de Partie to join our brilliant team.

The Role: As CDP, you will be a key player in our culinary team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dishes that reflect our commitment to quality. If you are an enthusiastic chef with a passion for learning new skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

This a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £33,700 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

The hotel is set in a rural location, so own transport or method of getting there is essential!

Live-in accommodation is available as an option if required.

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: Your role will oversee your workstation and alongside the rest of the kitchen, make our menus come alive! Working to spec and direction given by the senior chef team you will create the menu dishes for our guests to enjoy. We encourage your creativity and input in creating our specials and market menu.
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down: You will ensure that your section is clean and extensively prepped in accordance with the menu specifications and standards, demonstrating food hygiene standards and an 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.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• 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 focussed 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.

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the 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!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Moonfleet Manor Hotel is set overlooking the incredible Jurassic coastline offering our guests the perfect location for a coastal family getaway.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!

Here at LFH 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.