Demi Chef de Partie — Elevate a Luxury Kitchen Team

Fairmont; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Fairmont Cheshire

Staff dining

Training and development

Pension

28 days holiday

Service awards

Staff rates across Accor hotels

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join our luxury dining team. You will prepare dishes to our distinctive 5-star standards, uphold rigorous hygiene practices, and support the Chef de Partie and the wider kitchen in delivering exceptional meals.

You will contribute to smooth service through clear communication, strong organisation, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement. We value flexibility and multi-skilling to meet guest needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry, ideally in a luxury setting.
• Experience supporting a running section in a kitchen and ability to motivate others.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to high standards of our 5-star cuisine.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are understood and maintained.
• Support the Chef de Partie and chefs in your section.
• Assist with producing dishes to specification, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support smooth service in your section through clear communication and efficient organisation.
• Share ideas to improve the operation and F&B offering.
• Be knowledgeable in food hygiene and health & safety.
• Proactively report issues such as equipment faults or process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Team motivation

Organisation

Flexibility

Education

GNVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join our luxury dining team. You will prepare dishes to our distinctive 5-star standards, uphold rigorous hygiene practices, and support the Chef de Partie and the wider kitchen in delivering exceptional meals.

You will contribute to smooth service through clear communication, strong organisation, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement. We value flexibility and multi-skilling to meet guest needs.