Chef de Partie — Lead a Section in Michelin-Star Kitchen

Château des Avenières; England; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Uniform

Generous gratuities

Relocation assistance

Staff transport

On-site parking

Job summary

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Michelin-starred kitchen, delivering dishes to the highest standards.

You will manage a designated section, support senior chefs with menu development, train junior team members, and uphold strict hygiene and food safety.

We offer a supportive, creative environment with opportunities for growth, meals on shift, uniform, gratuities, and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Michelin-starred or fine dining environments.
• Runs a section with confidence, organisation, and calm.
• Prepares and cooks dishes to Michelin-level standards.
• Supports junior chefs through guidance and positive leadership.
• Maintains impeccable cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Brings curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of food.
• A desire to grow within a forward-thinking, modern restaurant built around using local produce with a twist.

Responsibilities

• Manages and operates a designated section to an exceptional standard.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes in line with SOURCE’s culinary standards and ethos.
• Supports senior chefs with menu development and daily kitchen operations.
• Trains, guides, and supports junior team members.
• Contributes to a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
• Upholds the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and presentation.
• Collaborates with the whole restaurant team and supports the senior team to enable smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Michelin dining

Section leadership

Cuisine preparation

Mentoring juniors

Hygiene & safety

Creativity & curiosity

Local produce focus

Job description

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in the Lake District is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Michelin-starred kitchen, delivering dishes to the highest standards.

You will manage a designated section, support senior chefs with menu development, train junior team members, and uphold strict hygiene and food safety.

We offer a supportive, creative environment with opportunities for growth, meals on shift, uniform, gratuities, and potential relocation assistance.