Chef De Partie

New Forest Hotels Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to join their team in a busy pub-style restaurant and hotel. The position requires previous kitchen experience, with hands-on responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be organized, reliable, and ideally have their own transport due to the rural location. This full-time, permanent role offers live-in accommodation along with opportunities to develop culinary skills in a high-volume setting.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation available

Structured rota

Supportive kitchen team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up.
• Comfortable working in a busy pub and event environment.
• Well organized, reliable, and calm under pressure.
• A positive team player with a good work ethic.
• Own transport essential due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Chef de Partie position in a professional, fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy wedding and event services.

Skills

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie

Comfortable in a busy pub and event environment

Well organized

Good work ethic

Calm under pressure

Job description

Chef de Partie

Heart of the New Forest

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at our busy pub-style restaurant and hotel located in the heart of the New Forest.

Our venue is food-led, well-established, and hosts a high volume of weddings, events, and hotel guests, alongside a strong à la carte pub trade.

The Role

• Chef de Partie position in a professional, fast-paced kitchen
• Working 45 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
• Weekends included
• Hands-on role covering service, prep, and events
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy wedding and event services

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie (or strong Commis ready to step up)
• Comfortable working in a busy pub and event environment
• Well organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
• A positive team player with a good work ethic
• Own transport essential due to rural location

What We Offer

• Live-in accommodation available
• Full-time, permanent position
• A varied role with weddings, events, and restaurant service
• Supportive kitchen team and structured rota
• Opportunity to develop skills in a high-volume, quality-focused operation

If you’re a committed chef looking for a stable role in a beautiful location with varied service and strong trade, we’d love to hear from you.