Senior Chef de Partie: Lead Your Station, Elevate Dishes

NOVOTEL; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £30,276 per p

Training and development opportunities

Employee and family hotel discounts

Supportive and inclusive team

Job summary

Join our passionate kitchen team at the NOVOTEL Southampton as a Senior Chef de Partie, taking ownership of your section and delivering high-quality dishes.

You will run your station during service, uphold food safety, support the Sous and Head Chef, and mentor junior team members to maintain a smooth, guest-focused operation.

We offer a competitive salary up to £30,276 per year, training and development, employee discounts, and an inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy hotel or restaurant.
• Passion for fresh food and high standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices.
• Positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Run your section during preparation and service.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to brand standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation and ingredient storage.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Ensure the kitchen remains organised, efficient and service-ready.
• Work collaboratively to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Join our passionate kitchen team at the NOVOTEL Southampton as a Senior Chef de Partie, taking ownership of your section and delivering high-quality dishes.

You will run your station during service, uphold food safety, support the Sous and Head Chef, and mentor junior team members to maintain a smooth, guest-focused operation.

We offer a competitive salary up to £30,276 per year, training and development, employee discounts, and an inclusive team environment.