Location: Somerset, UK
Salary: £13.91 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required)
Business Type: Hotel & Hospitality – Leisure Hotel
Are you an experienced Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in your culinary career within a prestigious hotel environment?
Join a well-established hotel in Somerset, set within beautiful grounds and offering a theatre, spa, restaurants, and extensive leisure facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences and creating memorable stays for guests.
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in your craft, and enjoy working within a supportive team environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
As a Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your designated kitchen section, ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes across a variety of menus.
Working closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef, you will play a key role in delivering the exceptional food standards expected across all services. Whether working on the grill, larder, or supporting mise en place preparation, you will bring energy, organisation, and attention to detail to every service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys working within a professional hospitality environment and is looking to further develop their culinary skills within an established hotel setting.
What’s in It for You?
Salary: £13.91 per hour
Accommodation: Potential live-in accommodation available
Leisure Facilities: Free use of gym and leisure facilities
Meals: Free or heavily discounted food whilst on duty
Discounts: Access to numerous discounts and offers with national brands and retailers
Development: Opportunities for career progression through recognised qualifications, apprenticeships, degree-level training, and in-house development programmes
Holiday Benefits: Staff discounts on selected breaks and leisure stays
Environment: Supportive team culture focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
Who We’re Looking For
You are a passionate and dedicated chef with experience working across multiple kitchen sections within a professional hospitality environment.
You take pride in every plate that leaves your section, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a busy kitchen team. You are organised, reliable, and thrive under pressure while consistently delivering quality results.
This role would suit a Chef de Partie seeking long-term career development within a respected hospitality brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and running your designated kitchen section efficiently
- Preparing and presenting dishes to company standards
- Supporting the Executive Chef and Head Chef during service
- Working across multiple sections including grill and larder
- Completing mise en place preparation for service periods
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
- Monitoring food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Assisting colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment
- Supporting the delivery of exceptional guest dining experiences
What You’ll Need
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience at Commis Chef level looking to progress
- Experience working across multiple kitchen sections, including grill and larder
- A genuine passion for food preparation and presentation
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- High levels of organisation and attention to detail
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Commitment to maintaining exceptional culinary standards
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a motivated Chef de Partie who is passionate about creating exceptional food and delivering memorable guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces Community, including ex-military personnel, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or military spouses/partners, please indicate this in your application.
Alternatively, you may email your CV directly to info@ksbrecruitment.co.uk, stating the role you are applying for and outlining your connection to the Armed Forces.