Senior Chef de Partie - The Barn

Dorchester Hotel Ltd.; Blacknest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme

Complimentary stays across Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% F&B discount

Vibrant social events

Seasonal ticket loan

Competitive Private Pension Scheme

£1000 bonus for recommending a friend

Access to well-being advice

Job summary

Dorchester Hotel Ltd. is hiring a Senior Chef de Partie for Coworth Park, recently recognized among The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. In this role, you will lead daily food preparations, supervising kitchen staff and ensuring the highest standards of culinary experience for our guests.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, along with a passion for delivering exceptional service. The position offers a range of employee benefits including discounts, bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate comfortably in English.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong supervisory and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily food preparations and creating dishes.
• Supervise cooking personnel and participate in menu planning.
• Maintain budgeted food and recipe costs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Ethic

Leadership

Flexibility

Creativity

Job description

Join us as a Senior Chef de Partie at Coworth Park, recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in 2024. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Senior Chef De Partie you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award‑winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

• Fantastic Employee bonus scheme and Excellent Service charge
• Complimentary stays including breakfast across the Dorchester Collection Hotels – up to 48 nights every year
• 50% F&B discount at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection
• Vibrant Social events that bring employees together including Summer party and Winter ball
• Amazing benefits such as discounts in various high street and online shops, seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme and competitive Private Pension Scheme
• Apprenticeship, training and development opportunities
• £ 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend
• Access to immediate well‑being advice, because We Care about our employees

What you'll do

• You will be responsible for daily food preparations during your shift, creating delectable dishes ranging from informal dining on breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will include supervising and leading all cooking personnel in your section together with the Junior Sous Chef or in their absence; participating in menu planning as well as being responsible for maintaining budgeted food and recipe costs; as well as training and developing other kitchen team members all to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You’ll also show flexibility and creativity in dealing with guests’ special requests or any challenges that may arise during the day.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Senior Chef De Partie, but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Senior Chef De Partie you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic. English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact the People & Culture team at [e-mail]

Job Location

United Kingdom

Reference

2026-6321