Chef de Partie
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking to recruit a Chef De Partie within our kitchen team to support and work with our Head Chef as we continue to grow and improve our current food offering.
Chefs play a vital role in delivering a great guest experience to all our guests. . If you have love of food and want to work in a professional culinary environment, you will have a keen eye for detail, an organised approach and a willingness to exceed our guest expectation. Often operating on the front line, you are the real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards
Our Chef de Partie's are hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players in our kitchen teams. They will have previously worked in a 4* and or Rosette environment, have a real creative flair and are our Sous Chefs of the future. Using your existing experience and culinary skills you will be working closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver our core standards and provide our guests with a great stay every time. This position will include shifts working Saturday and or Sunday. Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods including bank holidays.
JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for leadership on a particular section showing diligent food hygiene and stock control. Shows good understanding of cooking techniques. Supporting senior chefs in menu planning and dish development. Set achievable tasks for junior members of the team which are measurable. To lead by example and set high standards for the team. Responsible for competently managing the day to day activities in a section. Supporting senior chefs with health and safety, food production and food safety. Developing and training of Commis Chef’s and apprentices. Take shared responsibility for HACCP report system in the kitchen. To clean and prepare food in accordance with set procedures as directed by senior kitchen staff. Assist in the preparation and cooking of staff meals. To operate and clean equipment with due regard to safety. To adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules. Control of company stock and property, ensuring correct storage of food. Willingness to learn new cooking techniques and preparation styles. Show a full understanding of food care and the importance of waste management. To work hygienically at all times showing good fridge organisation To achieve a minimum basic food hygiene certificate. To understand local authority expectation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef de Partie roles across Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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