Chef De Partie part time

LGH Hotels Management Limited; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

IHG room benefit

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Legal & money advice

Counseling services

Cycle to work

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on duty

Free parking

24/7 support line

Team recognition

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Limited is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our hotel’s culinary team. You will be responsible for a specific kitchen section, delivering high-quality dishes with consistency, while contributing to a calm and organized work environment.

You will guide junior team members and maintain strict hygiene, safety, and presentation standards, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction across LGH hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Ability to produce high-quality, well-presented food.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in your section.
• Own your area ensuring standards of food quality and presentation.
• Support and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment at all times.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at the hotel. This role is an important part of the kitchen’s success, combining technical skill, consistency and teamwork to deliver high‑quality food and a smooth service.

As a Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to a consistently high standard. Your calm, organised approach and pride in your work will help maintain quality, even during busy periods, supporting both the guest experience and the wider kitchen team.

You will work closely with colleagues, supporting junior team members through guidance and example, while helping to maintain a clean, safe and well‑structured kitchen environment where everyone can perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high‑quality dishes efficiently and consistently within your section
• Take ownership of your area, ensuring standards of food quality and presentation are always met
• Support, guide and help develop junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment at all times
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations consistently
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to support smooth and well‑timed service
• Remain calm, focused and professional during busy service periods
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role
• Takes pride in producing high‑quality, well‑presented food
• Enjoys having responsibility for their own section and working with structure
• Leads naturally by example and enjoys supporting and developing junior chefs
• Works well under pressure while maintaining consistency and standards
• Understands that teamwork, communication and organisation are key to a successful kitchen
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and professionalism

If you are passionate about cooking, value consistency and teamwork, and are looking to grow within a supportive and well‑run kitchen environment, this Chef de Partie role could be an excellent next step.

Hotel

With 149 luxurious bedrooms, guests can choose from a variety of dining options, including the newly refurbished lobby lounge, which offers all-day dining, and the exquisite Italian cuisine at ‘Marcos.’ The hotel also provides 24-hour room service and a well‑equipped fitness club for guests to maintain their fitness routine.

Marco’s Italian also features a stylish and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The restaurant’s ambiance, combined with its exceptional food and service, ensures a memorable dining experience for all guests

We take pride in offering a memorable experience for our guests. Our dedication to providing exceptional service ensures that all our guests leave feeling satisfied and content

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.