Chef de Partie — Lead a Bold, Seasonal Kitchen

BOXPARK; Battle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality firm located in Battle, England, is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen team in crafting a bold, ingredient-led menu. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency while mentoring junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a genuine love for food and hospitality. Join us in building a restaurant that focuses on thoughtful sourcing and local ingredients, while contributing to an inclusive, positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team, ideally in a boutique hotel or lifestyle-focused hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor staff.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sustainability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team with a seasonal, produce-driven menu.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including prep and service.
• Work closely with the Exec Chef and Restaurant Manager.

Skills

Leading a kitchen team

Delivering quality under pressure

Mentoring and developing others

Collaborative approach

Knowledge of food safety

Love of food and hospitality

Job description

A hospitality firm located in Battle, England, is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen team in crafting a bold, ingredient-led menu. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency while mentoring junior chefs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a genuine love for food and hospitality. Join us in building a restaurant that focuses on thoughtful sourcing and local ingredients, while contributing to an inclusive, positive kitchen culture.