Chef de Partie – Full Time
Beechfield House Hotel | Beanacre, Wiltshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Beechfield House Hotel, Beanacre, near Melksham, Wiltshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
Beechfield House is a charming country house hotel set within beautiful grounds in the Wiltshire countryside. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality, high-quality dining experiences, and outstanding guest service.
We are currently looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with fresh ingredients, and is committed to maintaining high culinary standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in accordance with the hotel's standards.
- Take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
- Support the preparation and delivery of breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and private events as required.
- Ensure all food preparation complies with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and kitchen safety.
- Monitor stock levels, minimise food waste, and assist with stock rotation and ordering.
- Work closely with other kitchen team members to ensure efficient service.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie experience, ideally within a hotel or quality restaurant.
- A genuine passion for cooking and working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, and kitchen safety procedures.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification preferred.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Staff meals while on duty.
- Employee benefits and hotel discounts in accordance with company policy.
- The opportunity to work within a beautiful country house hotel.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position, working shifts according to business requirements, including weekends and evenings.
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