Weekend Chef De Partie - Aldwark Manor Estate Hotel

Aldwark Manor Estate; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwark Manor Estate is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead kitchen operations in a picturesque luxury hotel environment. This role has significant responsibilities, including managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and upholding health and safety standards. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional cooking skills, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and development opportunities

Gym and leisure use

Share of gratuities

Free meals on duty

Refer a friend bonus

Free golf and discounts for friends and family

Uniform provided

Food and Beverage Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in producing creative menus.
• Ability to manage kitchen standards and team.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen activities in absence of Head Chef.
• Ensure quality food production and kitchen maintenance.
• Inspire and train kitchen team for highest standards.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Organisation and planning

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Job Title

Position:Chef De Partie

Reports to: Head Chef / Sous Chefs / Executive Head Chef

Responsible for: Commis Chefs & Kitchen Porters

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF

Hours of work: 46 hours per week

Benefits:

Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.

Gym and leisure use. September 2025

Share of gratuities.

Hospitality Rewards platform.

Employee Assistance Program.

Free meals on duty.

Refer a friend bonus.

Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.

Uniform provided.

Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%

Main duties and purpose of the role:

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.

Over the last few years, the Hotel has undergone major renovations in the bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar and all public areas. This year we will starting our new and opulent spa and state-of-the-art leisure areas as well as our new meeting rooms and additional 24 bedrooms. The leisure facilities opening later this year with the new spa, bedrooms and meeting space opening 2026

Our values: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations.

As Chef de Partie you will have responsibility for the Kitchen and its staff in the absence of the Head Chef and other Senior Chefs, directing all kitchen activities and ensuring the preparation of our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality; kitchen maintenance and inventory functions are kept to the highest standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.

You will inspire the kitchen team by supporting and training them to be their best. The main purpose of the role is to manage the quality and food production of all catering, lead and inspire the team to deliver the highest standards and ensure legislative requirements are met.

• Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients.
• Experience in producing menus that are both creative and profitable.
• Ensure that dishes are produced to the Head Chef specifications and standard.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience of developing and leading a team.
• Strong communication skills through a variety of means: departmental meetings, Function sheet meetings, Health and Safety meetings etc.
• Flexible and adaptable, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team
• Drive & self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen related legislative requirements/audits
• Deputise for the senior Chef in their absence.
• To be responsible for HACCP and Health and Safety for the department under the Head Chef’s / Senior Chef in charge guidance and company procedures.