Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2JT
Salary: Starting at £14.50 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Responsibilities
The role of a Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel involves taking ownership of a designated section within the kitchen and supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef team, the Chef de Partie prepares, cooks, and presents dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality, care, and seasonal flair in every service. As Chef de Partie, your role will focus on managing your section efficiently during service, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed to the highest level. Responsibilities include supporting junior team members, monitoring stock within your section, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events, and helping to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience.
Qualifications
You will have previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a quality hotel or restaurant environment, with a good understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards. You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food, learning, and development. We seek candidates who are passionate, show the ability to go above and beyond naturally, take pride in delivering consistently high standards, and pay attention to all details with a focus on service, excellence and consistency.
Benefits
- A competitive hourly rate of £14.50 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where long‑term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
- Ongoing career development with in‑house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry‑recognised courses.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Uniform and meals on shift provided.
- Free onsite parking (where applicable).
- Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well‑being platform.
- Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
- Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
- Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
- Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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