Chef de Partie

Fulliant Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa located on the shores of Windermere seeks a Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. You will manage a kitchen section, ensuring high hygiene and quality standards while supporting team development. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for fine dining. The position offers an hourly rate of £11.85-£12.40, full-time with average 40 hours per week and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Share of monthly tips

Extra holiday days

Discounted accommodation

Free meals on duty

Access to training courses

Annual awards and dinners

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a chef.
• Ability to work on your own and in a team.
• Passionate about crafting excellent food.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen section efficiently and hygienically.
• Ensure menu items are prepared to standard.
• Support and train other kitchen team members.

Skills

Good organisational skills

HACCP procedures

High attention to detail

Ability to work in high-pressure environment

Team player

Flexible in approach

Experience in a rosette background

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, fine dining restaurant, brasserie, pool, spa and 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. Lakeside Hotel are currently recruiting for the position of Chef de Partie.

Skills & Knowledge

• Have good organisational skills and comfortable working in a high-level pressured environment.
• Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• All orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
• Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
• Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
• Run an organised efficient clean section.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
• To uphold the team SOP’s given to you.
• Help to development of our kitchen garden, and growing cycles.
• Support other team members across the kitchen.
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Committed and hungry to progress and grow your skills
• Having a rosette background will be advantageous

You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship of producing excellent food, with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Attention to detail is a must, with the ability to work in a calm and professional manner whilst running your own kitchen section. You will be flexible in your approach with a willingness to learn new techniques and the ability to work on your own as well as being a true team player.

Benefits

• Share of monthly tips (circa £1 per hour worked)
• Extra Holiday Days for each year’s service (max 33 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action
• Discounted Bed & Breakfast stays at hotels within the group (£25 per night)
• Discounted F&B (Food 35% & Beverage 50% – when eating) when staying at a Classic Lodges Hotel
• Free meals on duty
• Access to training course and apprenticeships
• Annual Long Service, Employee of the Quarter & Special Awards
• Annual Long Service Dinner (for those with 5+ years service)
• Group Annual Awards Dinner, Harrogate
• Free Transport from Furness area or Free carparking
• Local Staff accommodation available on a short term basis

If you feel you are ready to take that next step in your career, then we have a great opportunity for you.

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