Senior chef de Partie

Leonardo Hotels; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms

Company-wide recognition scheme

Thank You Week

Ongoing job-related training

Job summary

The Chef de Partie will be at the heart of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring the kitchen runs like clockwork in a busy hotel environment.

You’ll thrive under pressure, lead kitchen sections when required, uphold Leonardo Hotels’ high service standards, and benefit from ongoing training and the Senior Chef Programme to grow your career.

Join a welcoming team focused on guest memories, training, and progression through clear paths within the Leonardo Hotels estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead kitchen sections when required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Lead kitchen sections when required and oversee day-to-day line checks.
• Uphold Leonardo Hotels’ service standards and contribute to a memorable guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Job description

The Chef de Partie will support the smooth running and objectives of the Kitchen department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness.

As a Chef De Partie you'll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you'll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll be passionate about your working area and responsibilities, and thrive under pressure whilst working alongside a vibrant team to exceed our guests' expectations.

• Love the Kitchen and grow whilst working in a fast-paced environment
• Be keen to step up when the situation demands and able to lead sections within the Kitchen
• Have a willingness to learn, adapt and deliver to the high standard of food our guests expect
• Aspire to grow with us - with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level
• Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail
• Be full of beans, however ideas will just be fine too!

INDLH

Some of the perks you could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!