Chef de Partie

Fulliant Ltd; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa in England is looking for a Chef de Partie to manage kitchen operations, uphold high hygiene standards, and support the kitchen team. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience and a keen eye for detail. The position offers an hourly rate between £11.85 and £12.40, with full-time hours averaging 40 per week, and additional benefits including share of monthly tips and discounted hotel stays.

Benefits

Share of monthly tips

Extra holiday days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays

Discounted food and beverage

Free meals on duty

Access to training courses

Long Service awards

Free transport options

Local staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience in a rosette establishment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen section operations and staff.
• Ensure freshness and quality of orders.
• Support team members across the kitchen.
• Develop kitchen garden and growing cycles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

HACCP procedures knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player attitude

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Job description

Food Type: Fine dining and modern brasserie

Accommodation: Accommodation is available

Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the Southern shores of Windermere (1 mile from Newby Bridge) is owned by Classic Lodges. We have 73 luxury bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant, a brasserie, a pool, a spa and a conference suite ‘overlooking nothing but the lake’. We have a friendly team and are always looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to come on board.

Chef de Partie

We are recruiting for the position of Chef de Partie.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Have good organisational skills and be comfortable working in a high‑level pressured environment.
• Follow and manage all HACCP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• Ensure all orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
• Maintain and improve training and standards consistently.
• Ensure staffing levels are kept to the correct business needs.
• Run an organised, efficient, clean section.
• Enforce the highest levels of hygiene and safety at all times.
• Have full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Uphold the team SOPs given to you.
• Help develop our kitchen garden and growing cycles.
• Support other team members across the kitchen.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Be committed and hungry to progress and grow your skills.
• Having a rosette background will be advantageous.

Qualifications

At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience, with an ability to work calmly and professionally while running your own kitchen section. Flexibility, willingness to learn new techniques, and a true team‑player attitude are essential.

Benefits

• Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked).
• Extra holiday days for each year’s service (maximum 33 days).
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action.
• Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night).
• Discounted F&B (35% food & 50% beverage when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel.
• Free meals on duty.
• Access to training courses and apprenticeships.
• Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards.
• Annual Long Service Dinner for those with 5+ years of service.
• Group Annual Awards Dinner in Harrogate.
• Free transport from Furness area or free car parking.
• Local staff accommodation available on a short‑term basis.

Compensation & Working Hours

Hourly rate – £11.85‑£12.40, depending on experience. Full time, average of 40 hours per week.