Chef de Partie: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Quality Service

Arena Racing Company; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lingfield Park Resort, part of Arena Racing Company, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and help deliver high-quality food and dining experiences for guests at Lingfield.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to oversee food preparation, maintain hygiene standards and support stock control and waste reduction, ensuring efficient service across lunch and dinner shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience at a similar level.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, systematic approach to work with focus on quality, efficiency and minimising waste.
• Customer-focused attitude and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience in branded hotel environments is advantageous; negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support food preparation and kitchen operations to specs.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Contribute to stock control, ordering and waste reduction.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the kitchen with timely service.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Lingfield Park Resort, part of Arena Racing Company, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team and help deliver high-quality food and dining experiences for guests at Lingfield.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to oversee food preparation, maintain hygiene standards and support stock control and waste reduction, ensuring efficient service across lunch and dinner shifts.