Chef de Partie
Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Resort
Join Our Culinary Team at Lingfield Park Resort
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at the Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Resort, set within the stunning grounds of Lingfield Park in the heart of Surrey.
As part of the Arena Racing Company (ARC) portfolio, Lingfield Park Resort is a unique leisure destination combining a Marriott-branded hotel, championship golf course, racecourse, events, and hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading multi-venue leisure businesses.
There’s never been a better time to join us.
What’s in It for You?
We believe in rewarding our people and supporting long-term career growth. Benefits include:
1. Annual passes to attend any of our 21 ARC racecourses & venues
2. Discounted food and days out across ARC locations
3. Discounted stays at our on-site Marriott hotel and partner hotels
4. Cycle to Work Scheme
5. Company Life Assurance Scheme
6. Holiday allowance increasing with length of service (up to 28 days)
7. Discretionary annual bonus schemes
8. Study assistance programmes
9. Ongoing internal training and development opportunities
10. A supportive working environment with clear career progression
11. On-site accommodation potentially available
Your Role
As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver high-quality food across all kitchen operations. You’ll take responsibility for your section, support junior team members, and help maintain consistently high standards in line with brand and food safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
12. Review and plan daily menus with the Head Chef or Junior Sous Chef
13. Supervise and assist with food preparation and mise en place for lunch and dinner service
14. Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness
15. Train, coach, and support Commis and Junior Chefs
16. Assist with any additional kitchen duties as required by senior kitchen management
About You
17. GCSEs or equivalent
18. Level 2 Food Safety in Catering or Level 2 Food Preparation qualification
19. Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up
20. Previous experience in a branded hotel or high-volume kitchen is highly desirable
21. A passion for fresh food, teamwork, and delivering excellent service
22. Reliable, organised, and eager to develop your career
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented, and excited by the opportunity to work within a dynamic resort and hotel environment, we’d love to hear from you.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.