Chef de Partie

Aldwark Manor Estate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the UK is seeking a Chef De Partie to oversee kitchen operations and staff in the absence of senior chefs. The ideal candidate will possess excellent cooking skills, strong communication, and the ability to maintain high food standards. Responsibilities include managing food preparation, ensuring safety compliance, and creating memorable dining experiences. This role offers opportunities for development and a vibrant working environment in a picturesque setting.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and development opportunities

Share of gratuities

Hospitality Rewards platform

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals on duty

Refer a friend bonus

Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family

Uniform provided

20% food and beverage discount

Qualifications

• Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients.
• Capable of following recipes and ensuring dishes are produced to the Head Chef's specifications.
• Strong communication skills through departmental and health and safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen activities in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Support the senior team to deliver the highest standard in food preparation.
• Manage a section and ensure food safety and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational and planning skills

Adaptability under pressure

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

Chef De Partie

Reports to: Head Chef

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF

Hours of work: 46 hours per week

Benefits:

• Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
• Share of gratuities.
• Hospitality Rewards platform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free meals on duty.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
• Uniform provided.
• Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf, Spa and Leisure facilities nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular choice.

Over the last few years, the Hotel has undergone major renovations with the Spa, bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar and all public areas with further plans to expand throughout 2026.

Our Mission Statement: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations.

Main Duties and Purpose of the Role

As Chef de Partie you will be have responsibility for the Kitchen and its staff in the absence of the Head Chef and Senior Sou Chef, directing all kitchen activities and ensuring the preparation of our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine.

The main purpose of the role is to support the senior team to deliver the highest standard and manage a section.

There are also aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety thet the team will need support with.

• Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients.
• Capable of following recipies and ensuring that dishes are produced to the Head Chef specifications and standard.
• Strong communication skills through a variety of means: departmental meetings, Function sheet meetings, Health and Safety meetings etc..
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team
• Drive & self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen related legislative requirements/audits
• Deputise for Sous Chef in their absence.

The above is a non exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake any other duties as requested by your Manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.