Chef de Partie — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen Mastery

De Vere; Chesham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Charge

Shift patterns

Paid holiday

Free meals on duty

Discounts via Exclusively Yours

Career progression & Apprenticeships

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream pay access

Team events & parties

Job summary

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy hotel kitchen brigade. You will take ownership of your section, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard while ensuring smooth service across breakfast, conferences, restaurant and events.

You will support junior chefs, maintain food hygiene, and work on shifts including evenings and weekends. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Confident running your own section and delivering high standards.
• Great eye for detail and pride in food prep and presentation.
• Enjoys being part of a brigade and helping others develop.
• Organised and able to work calmly when service is busy.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a busy brigade preparing and delivering food across dining experiences.
• Own your section from prep to finish, ensuring high standards and smooth service.
• Support Commis and Demi Chefs, sharing knowledge and helping them develop.
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across your area.

Skills

Own section leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Mentor junior chefs

Job description

De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy hotel kitchen brigade. You will take ownership of your section, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard while ensuring smooth service across breakfast, conferences, restaurant and events.

You will support junior chefs, maintain food hygiene, and work on shifts including evenings and weekends. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and extensive staff benefits.