Senior Chef de Partie

Quest Employment; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Health care schemes

Job summary

Quest Employment is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie for a prestigious estate kitchen near Hemel Hempstead. The role focuses on high-volume banqueting and fine dining, delivering seasonal, locally-sourced dishes in a fast-paced environment.

You will join a dynamic kitchen team at a historic estate, with opportunities for development and progression, and must have proven banqueting experience and strong food-safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven banqueting experience within a high-volume kitchen.
• Solid track record of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and detail.
• Must be a driver with full access to private transport (remote venue near Hemel Hempstead).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality dishes according to established recipe requirements and specifications.
• Maintain strict quality control on every dish regarding both execution and presentation.
• Contribute creative ideas for seasonal menu development.
• Ensure high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness are consistently met.
• Communicate effectively with the Front of House team to guarantee smooth service delivery.

Job description

Location: Near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Salary: £32,000 £35,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7, variable shifts)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join a dynamic, high-profile kitchen team based at a prestigious historic estate near Hemel Hempstead.

Catering to a wide range of premium dining experiences from high-volume banqueting to fine dining and outdoor events the estate prides itself on utilizing local, seasonal, and sustainable produce. This role is ideal for a self-motivated chef with strong banqueting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality dishes according to established recipe requirements and specifications.
• Maintain strict quality control on every dish regarding both execution and presentation.
• Contribute creative ideas for seasonal menu development.
• Ensure high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness are consistently met.
• Communicate effectively with the Front of House team to guarantee smooth service delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven banqueting experience within a high-volume kitchen.
• Solid track record of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and detail.
• Must be a driver with full access to private transport (due to the remote venue location near Hemel Hempstead, public transport is limited/unavailable for shift patterns).

Benefits Package

• Holiday: 20 days paid annual leave + bank holidays.
• Facilities: Free access to full on-site gym and swimming pool facilities.
• Development: Continuous training and structured career progression pathways.
• Perks: Access to company pension scheme and health care schemes.