Chef De Partie - Restaurants

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Butlin's as a Chef de Partie, where you'll lead food preparation in a dynamic environment. Your role ensures excellent guest experiences while managing your section and mentoring junior chefs. Embrace a culinary career progression through our Chef Academy, and be part of a fun and engaging team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role.
• Capable of leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Hardworking and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef & Head Chef in food preparation and presentation.
• Manage a specific kitchen section and small teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Management

Culinary Skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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About The Role

As a Chef de Partie, you will assist the Sous Chef & Head Chef in delivering Butlins' food propositions. You will be responsible for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the safe preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to recipes and brand standards. You will oversee and manage small teams of commis chefs, ensuring food safety policies are followed. You will be enrolled in our award-winning Butlins Chef Academy to develop your skills and progress in your career.

You will deputise in the absence of the sous chef, manage daily operations in your section, and ensure efficiency and compliance with food safety regulations. Maintaining a clean and organized workstation and leading, training, and mentoring your team will be key responsibilities. You will also prepare and cook dishes as per recipes, complete daily food diaries, and control budget margins with support from senior staff.

About You

We are looking for individuals with experience at a similar level or those seeking to step up in their culinary career. You should be hardworking, reliable, and proactive in finding ways to improve team performance. Enthusiastic, energetic, and fun-loving candidates who understand their role's value in guest experience are ideal. You must have passed your Level 3 Food Safety qualification and be confident in leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Managing margins, controlling costs, and maintaining health and safety standards are also essential. Our chefs are passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, and we value team players who are keen, engaging, and dedicated to delivering excellent service.

Typical working hours are five days over seven, totaling 40 hours per week.

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we focus on fun, excitement, and adventure! For over 80 years, we’ve been providing memorable holidays, whether action-packed family breaks or adult-only events. Our culture is highly praised by staff, emphasizing our values of creating smiles, teamwork, and caring for each other. Join us during this exciting time and be part of a team that makes every guest’s holiday special!