Chef de partie - Quality Hotel - Work life balance

Appetite4Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35k package

40-45 hour week

Fresh seasonal cooking

Quality ingredients

Events & weddings

Job summary

Quality Hotel Leatherhead is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy, quality-focused brigade. You will take responsibility for your own section and work closely with the Sous Chef and senior kitchen team.

This role covers mise en place, restaurant service, weddings and events, offering varied experiences and the chance to cook with fresh seasonal ingredients. The position provides a stable, established independent business environment with a balanced work schedule and opportunities to learn and

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi CDP in a fresh-food kitchen.
• Proven ability to manage own section and work under pressure.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Own your section and work closely with the Sous Chef and senior kitchen team.
• Be involved in mise en place, restaurant service, functions and events.
• Cook with fresh seasonal produce and maintain quality across all services.

Skills

Cooking skills

Fresh ingredients

Section management

Organisation & mise en place

Food safety standards

Willingness to learn

Passion for food

Job description

Chef de partie - Quality Hotel - Work life balance (TWA4RCDPWED) Leatherhead, England

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP37000 per annum + benefits, work life balance

We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join the brigade at a unique, food-focused hospitality business in Surrey.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 package inclusive of service/tips
• 40–45 hour contract
• Fresh, seasonal cooking
• Quality ingredients and produce
• Restaurant, hotel, weddings and events
• Varied and interesting services
• Experienced senior chefs to learn from
• Stable, established independent business

This is a particularly good opportunity for a chef who wants to cook properly, continue learning and gain experience across more than just standard restaurant service.

The operation is incredibly varied, combining a quality restaurant and hotel environment with weddings, events and private functions, giving the kitchen team exposure to several different styles of cooking and service.

Everything revolves around fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients, with an experienced senior kitchen team in place to help chefs continue developing.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for your own section while working closely with the Sous Chef and senior kitchen team.

You'll be involved across mise en place, restaurant service, functions and events, giving you much broader experience than you'd typically get from working the same section and menu every day.

The kitchen is looking for chefs who care about what they're cooking and want to continue improving their skills.

We're Looking For

You'll ideally have experience as a Chef de Partie within a fresh-food kitchen, although a talented Demi CDP ready to take the next step would also be considered.

You could be coming from a restaurant, quality pub, hotel or events background – the attitude and fundamentals are more important than having exactly the same experience.

You'll need:

• Strong basic cooking skills
• Experience working with fresh ingredients
• Confidence managing your own section
• Good organisation and mise en place
• Strong food safety standards
• A willingness to learn and develop
• A genuine passion for food

For a CDP who wants to build their CV, it's a great environment because you'll gain experience across restaurant service, hotel dining and significant events, while still working a sensible 40–45 hour week.

A really strong opportunity for someone who wants good food, variety, development and a life outside the kitchen.