Chef de Partie - Lead, Craft & Elevate in a Dynamic Kitchen

Fairmont; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on meals and stays

Colleague restaurant access

Training & development

Pension

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Service awards

Employee rates across Accor hotels

Team of extraordinary people

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to coordinate the kitchen team and uphold exceptional standards. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to review function sheets, train colleagues, and drive consistent quality across dishes.

The role requires 3 years in hospitality, strong communication, and solid organisational skills. You’ll contribute to healthy food costs, training, and occasional events.

Qualifications

• Three years of hospitality experience and strong communication skills.
• Confident, dynamic speaker able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proven organizational ability and deadline-driven performance.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise kitchen team members for high performance.
• Maintain personal appearance, hygiene, and proper food handling procedures.
• Work with Sous Chefs on daily operations and communicate updates.
• Oversee cooking methods to ensure quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and checking incoming goods.
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance.
• Participate in training for continuous improvement.
• Support events, promotions, and demonstrations as required.
• Develop and implement new menu items with Exec Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and optimise resources.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food items.
• Assist in staff rotas and maintain section staffing levels.
• Maintain recipe files and standardisation, conduct quality checks.
• Mentor and coach junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to coordinate the kitchen team and uphold exceptional standards. You will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to review function sheets, train colleagues, and drive consistent quality across dishes.

The role requires 3 years in hospitality, strong communication, and solid organisational skills. You’ll contribute to healthy food costs, training, and occasional events.