Chef de Partie - Gordon Ramsay at The Mere

21c Museum Hotels; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Knutsford is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen at Gordon Ramsay at The Mere. You will ensure exceptional food quality and service while managing a talented team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a senior kitchen role, with strong culinary skills and the ability to innovate menus. A competitive salary, exclusive discounts, and opportunities for professional development are offered. Join a team dedicated to hospitality excellence.

Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Colleague restaurant

Training and development opportunities

28 days of holiday

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role, ideally within a luxury environment.
• 3-5 years experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong culinary expertise and track record of delivering high-quality cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and inspire your team.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure high-quality cuisine.
• Develop and innovate menus ensuring creativity and commercial viability.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Cost management

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

As Chef de Cuisine for Gordon Ramsay at The Mere, you will provide visionary leadership within the Gordon Ramsay Speciality Restaurant operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, service, and innovation. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving profitability and operational excellence. Your role combines creativity, operational expertise, and strategic leadership to uphold the Gordon Ramsay brand within a luxury Fairmont resort environment.

Job Description

You will be accountable for:

• Setting budgets and forecasts for Gordon Ramsay at The Mere.
• AnalysingP&L and month-end reports, identifying deviations from business goals.
• Participatingin management meetings to reviewing progress and support annual business planning.
• Leading and managingthe kitchen team to maximise F&B profitability.
• Overseeing food preparation, production, and menu execution to ensure high-quality, innovative, and safe cuisine.
• Developing and innovatingmenus for Gordon Ramsay, The Mere, ensuring creativity, relevance, and commercial viability.
• Maintaining the highest standard of food quality, presentation, and consistency across all outlets.
• Maintaining consistent quality and service in collaboration with Food & Beverage management.
• Ensuringcompliance with health, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Supervisingdaily operations of the Gordon Ramsay restaurant, including stewarding and event support.
• Managingfood cost, inventory, purchasing, and resource allocation efficiently.
• Monitoringfood standards, portion control, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Upholding emergency, fire, and hygiene procedures while maintaining operational readiness.
• Following Fairmont brand standards, policies, and SOPs consistently.
• Promotingpositive guest interactions and delivering professional service standards.
• Fostering a positive, high-performing kitchen environment focused on learning and development.
• Recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluatingculinary team members.
• Conducting performance reviews and maintain staff training records.
• Preparingweekly schedules, payroll, and gratuity reports.
• Leading monthly team meetings to communicate updates, obtain feedback, and resolve operational issues.
• PromotingFairmont Values and Vision while encouraging continuous improvement.
• Supporting induction and on-the-job training programs aligned with brand and service standards.

Qualifications

What you will need to do this role:

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role, ideally within a luxury or high‑volume environment.
• 3-5 years experience in the hospitality industry
• Strong culinary expertise with a track record of delivering high‑quality, innovative cuisine.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage costs, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Creative flair with adaptability to changing trends and customer preferences.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational profitability.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people