Chef de Partie ***luxury hotel***
Incredible benefits
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef de
Partie to join our culinary team. This full-time position reports to
the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, offering the chance to make a
real impact in delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a luxury
setting.
Location: Dorset
Employment type: Full-time
Working pattern: Shift work / Monday to Sunday / 5 days per week with 2 days off
Salary: £30,000
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.
The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel has 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.
Key Responsibilities as a Chef de Partie:
* Deliver exceptional dining
experiences for guests, ensuring dishes are of the highest quality.
* Work closely with the Head Chef
in planning menus and preparing food.
* Follow recipes and presentation
standards consistently and precisely.
* Maintain portion control and
minimise waste to uphold profitability and sustainability goals.
* Monitor food stock levels and
ensure product quality aligns with hotel standards and occupancy.
* Supervise and support junior
chefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
* Mentor team members on Red
Carnation culinary standards and creative presentation techniques.
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience working as a
Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-quality or luxury hospitality
setting.
* A genuine passion for food and
presentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in
every dish.
* A strong understanding of food
safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being an
advantage.
* Excellent organisational and time
management skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
* The ability to lead and mentor
junior kitchen staff, supporting the development of a collaborative and
motivated kitchen team.
* A proactive and adaptable
approach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and
team.
* The ability to stay calm under
pressure, showing resilience and a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
What’s in it for you?
* Holiday
allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to
27 days + 8 bank holidays
* Excellent
service charge added to your salary every month.
* Professional,
award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
* Fantastic
recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
* Enhanced
paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
* 50%
off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B
outlets.
* Discounted
accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
* Two
paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
* Access
to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our
employees.
* Vibrant
hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee
of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
* Social
and team building events per hotel.
* Global
Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible
teams.
* Free
meals on duty.
* Complimentary
uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your
passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of
the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK