Seasonal Menu Chef de Partie – Kitchen Section Lead

Audley Villages; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days holiday

50% discount on food and drinks

Guest suites at staff rates

Full training provided

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Villages is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a section of the kitchen, deliver consistently high-quality dishes, and support seasonal menus across our venues. You will work closely with the team to ensure smooth service, manage food deliveries, and maintain strict stock controls and HACCP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a kitchen role, possibly with Food Hygiene Level 2, and a positive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Proven history of running a kitchen section and managing deliveries/stock control.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 preferred.
• Experience with stock ordering and stock control processes.
• Good level of culinary knowledge.
• Positive attitude and tolerant nature.
• Flexible approach to duties and shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Warm, professional and empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Run a section of the kitchen and assist with menu execution.
• Assist with stock ordering and stock rotation.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Support management with menu development and new dish ideas.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety hygiene

Stock ordering

Culinary knowledge

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

Audley Villages is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead a section of the kitchen, deliver consistently high-quality dishes, and support seasonal menus across our venues. You will work closely with the team to ensure smooth service, manage food deliveries, and maintain strict stock controls and HACCP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a kitchen role, possibly with Food Hygiene Level 2, and a positive, collaborative approach.