Chef de Partie – Luxury Hotel Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Exclusive Hotels and Venues; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stays discount

Food & Beverage discount

Free meals on duty

On-site gym access

Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing resources

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen team. You will lead a designated section, delivering high-quality dishes alongside a talented team, under the guidance of Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef.

We offer excellent benefits, including staff discounts, free meals on duty, gym access, wellbeing resources, and opportunities for growth within the Exclusive Collection.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or ready to progress from Demi Chef de Partie.
• Experience running a section in a high-quality hotel, restaurant or hospitality.
• Strong cooking skills with attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional food.
• Experience in high-volume service while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and develop junior chefs.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Calm, professional and adaptable under pressure.
• Passionate about hospitality and guest experiences.
• Ambition to progress towards Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated kitchen section, ensuring high standards of dishes.
• Manage daily prep, organisation and workflow for smooth service.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared efficiently before service.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
• Monitor food quality, portions and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation and ingredient management.
• Work with Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food.
• Contribute ideas to improve menu execution and guest experience.
• Assist training and developing junior chefs.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

High-volume service

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Guest experience focus

Ambition to Sous Chef

Job description

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join the Kitchen team. You will lead a designated section, delivering high-quality dishes alongside a talented team, under the guidance of Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef.

We offer excellent benefits, including staff discounts, free meals on duty, gym access, wellbeing resources, and opportunities for growth within the Exclusive Collection.