Chef de Partie

Luxury Family Hotels; Woolley Green; On-site; GBP 31,449 - 38,438; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

Extra day's holiday for your birthday

EarlyPay

Cycle to work scheme

Help@Hand

Life Assurance Benefit

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

Paid day off for volunteering

The LFH Benefit Hub

50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Luxury Family Hotels is seeking a Chef de Partie at Woolley Grange, where you will play a vital role in the culinary team. This permanent position offers an annual salary of £34,944 plus service charge and exceptional benefits, including training opportunities, a knife sponsorship scheme, and more.

As a CDP, your responsibilities include overseeing your workstation and collaborating closely with the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent in a high-quality kitchen.
• Ability to keep calm and focused during busy service.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee your workstation and create menu dishes.
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down.
• Collaboration with kitchen team for effective communication.
• Assist in the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent role

Charisma and engaging personality

Ability to stay calm during busy service

Knowledge of food safety standards

Organisational and time-management skills

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Job description

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:

- 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 chefs' 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 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?

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 are 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.

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.