Senior Chef de Partie

Champneys; Tring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Spa Day after probation

Discounted stays for staff and family

Discounts on Champneys products

Discounted health club memberships

Free parking

Job summary

Champneys is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to lead a section in a health-focused kitchen, reporting to the Head Chef. The role combines creative cookery with strong organisation and team leadership to deliver breakfast, lunch and dinner to high standards.

You will support the Sous Chef in their absence, coach junior chefs and ensure stock control, hygiene and cost efficiency while maintaining Champneys’ nourishing cuisine philosophy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar chef role within a quality-led environment.
• Strong knowledge of allergens, dietary requirements and nutritional standards.
• Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and EH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Sous Chef and stepping up in their absence.
• Leading, coaching and inspiring junior chefs across the kitchen.
• Preparing and presenting dishes to exceptional standards with a focus on nutrition and well-being.
• Managing your section—stock control, cleanliness and organisation.
• Driving quality, consistency and continuous improvement across menus and service.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Collaborating with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Controlling food costs, reducing waste and maximising efficiency.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Allergens knowledge

Nutrition awareness

Food safety

Job description

At Champneys, we don’t just serve food, we create nourishing experiences that support our guests’ wellbeing from the inside out. As part of our kitchen team, you’ll be at the heart of delivering fresh, beautifully presented dishes aligned to our health-focused philosophy.

About the Role

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in driving exceptional food quality and kitchen standards. Reporting to the Head Chef, you’ll support the Sous Chef and take ownership of your section, leading by example, supporting the wider team, and ensuring every dish reflects the Champneys experience.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine creativity, organisation, and management to deliver consistently high standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Sous Chef and stepping up in their absence
• Leading, coaching and inspiring junior chefs across the kitchen
• Preparing and presenting dishes to exceptional standards, with a strong focus on nutrition and wellbeing
• Managing your section—ensuring stock control, cleanliness, and organisation are always maintained
• Driving quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across menus and service
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, HACCP and hygiene standards
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless guest experiences
• Controlling food costs, reducing waste, and maximising efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar chef role within a quality-led environment
• Strong knowledge of allergens, dietary requirements and nutritional standards
• A passion for healthy, wellness-focused cuisine
• Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, guest-focused attitude and a pride in delivering exceptional standards
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and environmental health regulations

Why Join Champneys?
Champneys is a family-owned business with a proud heritage, built around the belief that health, beauty and wellbeing are intrinsically linked. We’re passionate about creating environments where both our guests and our colleagues can thrive.

When you join us, you become part of a team that:

• Cares deeply about wellbeing—yours and our guests’
• Works collaboratively in a supportive, high-performing environment
• Is committed to continuous learning, development, and excellence

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about food, wellness, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

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].

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