Chef de Partie — Elevate Luxury Hotel Cuisine

Rhinefield House Hotel & Spa – Chef de Partie

Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QB

Salary: Starting at £15.00 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time, permanent, 5 days out of 7.

Job Overview

Rhinefield House Hotel & Spa is a luxury hotel located in the New Forest. We are seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to manage a designated kitchen section and support the delivery of an outstanding culinary experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality, care and seasonal flair.
• Manage your section efficiently during service, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Ensure mise en place is completed to the highest level.
• Support junior team members and monitor stock within your section.
• Assist with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events.
• Help to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a quality hotel or restaurant environment.
• Good understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a genuine passion for food, learning, and development.
• Willingness to work a full‑time role of 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate of £15.00, with incremental pay reviews based on commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture celebrating long‑term friendships and diversity.
• 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 an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay and life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering savings with high street retailers and restaurants.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments and products.
• Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards leading to an annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Equal Opportunities

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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