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Champneys; Henlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Nutrition guides

Self-Guided meditation

Spa day experiences

Scheduling app

Staff discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Champneys in Henlow is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade, helping to deliver nutritious, beautifully presented dishes that reflect our wellness philosophy. You will work across breakfast, lunch and dinner, support senior chefs, develop your skills across sections, and contribute to menu ideas while upholding the highest food hygiene and safety standards.

This role offers a supportive team, opportunities to grow, and the chance to build a long-term career in a premium

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Passion for food and ongoing learning.
• Pride in producing consistently high-standard dishes.
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Interest in building a long-term hospitality career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality hot and cold dishes to Champneys standards.
• Support the kitchen team across all service periods, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• Work closely with senior chefs to develop culinary skills across sections.
• Assist with development of new dishes and menu ideas.
• Support and encourage junior chefs and trainees within the brigade.
• Maintain highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Follow HACCP procedures and complete kitchen records accurately.
• Deliver excellent guest interactions in guest-facing areas.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Organisation

Learning mindset

Job description

Create Exceptional Food Experiences at Champneys

For over 100 years, Champneys has been at the forefront of health, wellbeing and hospitality. As we continue to evolve and inspire our guests, we're looking for a talented and passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen brigade.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who is ready to develop their skills, broaden their experience and be part of a team that takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional food. You'll work alongside experienced chefs, contribute to menu execution and help create nutritious, beautifully presented dishes that support the Champneys philosophy of healthy living.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, helping to consistently deliver outstanding food across breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting high-quality hot and cold dishes to Champneys standards.
• Supporting the kitchen team across all service periods, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• Working closely with senior chefs to develop your culinary skills and gain experience across different sections of the kitchen.
• Assisting with the development of new dishes and menu ideas.
• Supporting and encouraging junior chefs and trainees within the brigade.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Following HACCP procedures and ensuring all required kitchen records are completed accurately.
• Delivering excellent guest interactions when working in guest-facing areas.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing kitchen culture.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has experience working within a professional kitchen environment.
• Is passionate about food and committed to continuous learning.
• Takes pride in producing dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
• Is organised, reliable and able to perform under pressure.
• Wants to build a long-term career within a quality hospitality business.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a chef role. It's an opportunity to develop your skills within a business that is passionate about wellness, nutrition and exceptional guest experiences. Working within our talented brigade, you'll gain exposure to a unique style of hospitality dining while helping to shape the next chapter of the Champneys food journey.

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
• 50% discount on all Champneys products.
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
• Introduce a friend incentive.
• Long Service celebrations.
• Free parking [Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring and the College only].