CHEF DE PARTIE

Woolley Grange; Woolley Grange; On-site; GBP 31,449 - 38,438; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Dining out scheme

Training and development opportunities

Extra day’s holiday for your birthday

EarlyPay access

Cycle to work scheme

Online health and wellbeing service

Life Assurance Benefit

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Paid day off for volunteering

Employee discount platform

50% off Food and Beverage

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Woolley Grange is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in the heart of Wiltshire. In this permanent position, you will oversee your workstation, ensuring high standards in food preparation and service. If you are passionate about cooking and love to develop your skills in a luxury hotel environment, this is the role for you.

Enjoy a competitive salary of £34,944 per annum, as well as numerous benefits including knife sponsorship, dining out scheme, and training opportunities. Join us in shaping the next chapter of our beloved hotel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role in a high-quality kitchen.
• Charisma and a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to maintain calm during busy service, ensuring cleanliness.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and food safety standards.
• Organizational skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee your workstation and menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in your section.
• Collaborate closely with the kitchen team.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety standards

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Chef de Partie

Kitchen – Woolley Grange Hotel

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £34,944 per annum plus service charge and benefits

About Us

Woolley Grange, part of Luxury Family Hotels, has just reopened its doors following a beautiful refurbishment. Join our team and help shape the next chapter of this much‑loved Wiltshire retreat.

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 is a permanent role, at 48 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £34,944 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

• Own and oversee your workstation: Work with the kitchen team to make our menus come alive, create menu dishes for guests, and encourage creativity for specials and market menu.
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down: Keep the section clean and extensively prepped according to 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.

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, maintaining station cleanliness.
• Knowledge of techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards; food hygiene level 2 beneficial.
• Organisational and time‑management skills and effective communication and teamwork skills.

Why Work With Us

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – up to £120 to purchase your own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – every 6 months receive £100 for dining out at a restaurant of your choice.
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, with partnerships with award‑winning hospitality‑specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
• EarlyPay – access monthly salary in advance when needed.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Help@Hand – online health and wellbeing service with remote GP appointments, mental health support and physiotherapy.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Paid day off for volunteering or fundraising once a year.
• The LFH Benefit Hub – accessible employee discount platform.
• 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?

Woolley Grange is entering an exciting new chapter. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire, this much‑loved Jacobean manor has recently undergone an extensive and thoughtful refurbishment. Every detail has been designed to honour its rich heritage while introducing a refreshed sense of warmth and charm.

As part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Woolley Grange continues to create truly memorable experiences for every member of the family. We’re now looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us at this inspiring moment and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive family hotels.

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.