Chef de Partie - Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Ardencote; Lye Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounts on stays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Ardencote Manor – Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time permanent basis. The role offers £31,000 per annum and an immediate start is planned, with a 40-hour week and flexible weekend work.

You’ll deliver high‑standard dishes, supervise your section, help train the team and support stock control, while maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards. This is a great opportunity to grow within a busy luxury kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, professional approach.
• Must have standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Must have a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Must have the confidence to support and motivate other members of the team.
• Must have excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to stay calm and organised in a busy kitchen.
• Must have a team-first attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering food to a consistently high standard.
• Taking responsibility for your section and supporting daily kitchen operations.
• Helping to supervise, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Supporting stock control, ordering and monthly stocktakes.
• Checking deliveries and ensuring ingredients meet our quality standards.
• Helping to reduce food waste and manage stock effectively.
• Bringing ideas to regular menu changes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Completing food and fridge temperature checks.
• Delegating tasks effectively when required.
• Communicating closely with the wider kitchen and restaurant teams.

Skills

Positive attitude

Food hygiene

Organisation

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team motivation

Job description

Ardencote Manor – Hiddenwell Luxury Wellness Retreat is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time permanent basis. The role offers £31,000 per annum and an immediate start is planned, with a 40-hour week and flexible weekend work.

You’ll deliver high‑standard dishes, supervise your section, help train the team and support stock control, while maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards. This is a great opportunity to grow within a busy luxury kitchen.