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Exclusive Hotels; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stays discount

F&B discount 50%

Free meals on duty

Gym access

Wellbeing resources

Hospitality Essentials perks

Internal mobility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lainston House in Winchester, part of Exclusive Collection, is a 17th-century country house renowned for character and hospitality. We seek a Chef de Partie who values creativity and collaboration, and who will lead a kitchen section with pride in every dish.

You will work with a passionate team, contribute ideas to elevate guest experience, maintain food safety, and grow toward Sous Chef. We support development and offer meaningful benefits within the Exclusive Collection.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Confident running a section in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills with attention to detail.
• Able to supervise and train junior chefs.
• Organised and professional during service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a designated kitchen section as a Chef de Partie, ensuring dishes meet consistently high standards.
• Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow within your section.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during prep and service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards across your area.
• Monitor dish quality, portion control and presentation throughout service.
• Support ordering, stock rotation and effective ingredient management.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen performance.
• Contribute ideas to improve dishes, organisation and guest experience.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Section leadership

Attention to detail

Training junior chefs

Calm under pressure

Job description

Lainston House in Winchester, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is a 17th-century country house full of character and charm. With its walled kitchen garden, cookery school, and award-winning fine dining, it is a place where heritage, authenticity, and exceptional hospitality come together.

You will join as a

Chef de Partie that values creativity, collaboration, and pride in everything they do. Here, your ideas will be welcomed and your growth supported.

At Lainston House, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a designated kitchen section as a Chef de Partie, ensuring dishes meet consistently high standards.
• Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow within your section.
• Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during prep and service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards across your area.
• Monitor dish quality, portion control and presentation throughout service.
• Support ordering, stock rotation and effective ingredient management.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen performance.
• Contribute ideas to improve dishes, organisation and guest experience.

Person Specification

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Confident running a section in a high-quality kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Strong cooking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise and train junior chefs.
• Organised, calm and professional during service.
• Ambition to progress towards Sous Chef level.

We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people who share our values can thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.