Chef de Partie at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa; Barton on Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Meals included on duty

Service charge bonus

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our acclaimed kitchen team. You will work under the Head Chef, ensuring the precise preparation of dishes and maintaining the hotel’s five-star standards.

The role demands proven CDP experience, a passion for culinary trends, and strong communication with fellow chefs. Competitive salary with 40–48 hours per week, plus accommodation and meals on duty.

Qualifications

• Experience in working at Chef de Partie level is essential
• Experience in running a section with a rosette background is desirable
• Passion for food and food trends
• You will have keen eye for detail, organisational skills and confident in communicating with the team

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes
• Liaise with the Sous Chef and Head Chef with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in your section
• Take ownership to ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the hotel's 5 star standards
• Be confident and fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies
• To ensure that all appliances, fixtures and fittings are safe and work in accordance with Health Safety regulations and report any faults
• To have pride in achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness on section where employed
• To work as part of a team in a constructive manner that enables the hotel to be a market leader in the luxury hotel sector

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Rosette background desirable

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Ref: ILH6771Branch: Chewton Glen Hotel SpaLocation: Chewton Glen Hotel Spa, HampshireSalary/Benefits: £28,832.53 - £34599.04 per annum (depending on hours) + £6,300 - £7,560 TroncContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 5 days out of 7Hours per week: 40 - 48Posted date: 28/09/2026Closing date: 09/11/2026

Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more. As Chef de Partie (CDP) you will be responsible for the preparation of food under the supervision of the Head Chef

Chef de Partie (CDP) - About you

• Experience in working at Chef de Partie level is essential
• Experience in running a section with a rosette background is desirable
• Passion for food and food trends
• You will have keen eye for detail, organisational skills and confident in communicating with the team

Responsibilities of the Chef de Partie (CDP) role

• Assist the Head Chef during service for timing and progress of all dishes
• Liaise with the Sous Chef and Head Chef with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in your section
• Take ownership to ensure that the presentation, taste, texture and quantity are maintained to the hotel's 5 star standards
• Be confident and fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable with continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line with customer demands and Company policies. To ensure that the correct and same ingredients are used as specified by the Head Chef to ensure quality is upheld at all times
• To ensure that all appliances, fixtures and fittings are safe and work in accordance with Health Safety regulations and report any faults to the Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• To have pride in achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness on section where employed, also to assist in any job regarding hygiene or cleanliness asked for by a senior chef showing flexibility and teamwork
• To work as part of a team in a constructive manner that enables the hotel to achieve the objective of being a market leader in the luxury hotel sector

What's in it for you as CDP?

• £34,599.04 salary at 48 hours per week
• £28,832.53 salary at 40 hours per week
• c. £7,560 non-contractual service charge
• Accommodation available if required
• Meals included on duty
• Employee recognition awards
• Cashback healthcare cover after probation
• Continued career development with recognised training providers
• Generous friends and family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels 25% discount on all food and beverage
• Discount on spa treatment and products
• Refer a friend incentive
• Team social events, seasonal gifts and much more

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. A true English original, Chewton Glen is a privately owned luxury country house hotel spa located in the heart of the tranquil New Forest countryside and just minutes from the coast. Just two hours from London it is a perfect place to escape to. With a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, endless country and coastal walks as well as an award winning spa, gym and large outdoor pool there is something for everyone.