Demi Chef de Partie in Penrith

Another Place Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime. An unforgettable holiday experience amidst 18 acres of Lake District National Park, Another Place offers private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells. For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. It’s the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made possible by the people on our team. Coming back to good food, with cheeks glowing from the day’s adventures, is at the heart of our Another Place concept. With local produce, contemporary dishes, and eating and drinking experiences to remember, we seek to inspire our guests through the delivery of extraordinary dining.

Our Demi Chef de Partie Role: We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to support our Sous and Junior Sous Chefs at Another Place, The Lake. You’ll bring culinary precision, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team, whilst ensuring high standards and consistent quality in daily food preparation across our two restaurants. There’s the Living Space – for easy lakeside eating, meeting and lounging – and our Rampsbeck Restaurant, inspired by the region’s produce – with dishes that showcase heritage ingredients and flavours rooted in place, expressed with contemporary flair. You’ll also be friendly, hardworking, and have excellent time-keeping skills that enable you to prioritise under pressure. With your culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll be an integral part of delivering extraordinary dining experiences to our guests and oversee our purchase orders, ensuring that items arriving without authorisation are not received.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes a work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth. This is a full-time role working 45 hours per week.

As our Demi Chef de Partie you’ll be:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
• Preparing food and carrying out daily tasks as directed by our senior chefs.
• Coordinating tasks with our Sous Chef and Junior Chef.
• Setting up and preparing for service based on business needs.
• Monitoring production levels and checking food quality meets hygiene standards.
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard at all times.
• Staying up to date with menu items, recipes, and presentation guidelines.
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, reporting any issues.
• Checking expiry dates and ensuring proper food storage in line with regulations.
• Following instructions from supervisors and adhering to kitchen procedures.
• Maintaining knowledge of food preparation, storage, and sanitation standards.
• Handling and storing food correctly at appropriate temperatures.
• Supporting stock replenishment when needed.
• Assisting with all stages of food prep, storage, and service.
• Helping ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Supporting and setting a positive example in the kitchen.
• Completing daily Risk Proof checks.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Knowledgeable of ingredients, with the ability to use them in a creative way.
• A belief in being a team player.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.
• Excellent time management skills.
• NVQ 1 Food Hygiene certificate/training.
• A NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent as a minimum.
• Adaptability with a flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns.
• A passion for excellent food and the wider food industry.
• A team-orientated mindset and can-do attitude.
• An approachable and generous guest service focus.
• The ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.
• Accountability and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• A keen eagerness for learning and developing new culinary skills.
• Professional presentation and good personal hygiene.

What we can offer in return:

• A freshly supplied and laundered uniform.
• Straight shifts over a 45-hour working week.
• Overtime paid at an hourly rate.
• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater.
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation.
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel.
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club.
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg.
• Team social events throughout the year.
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances.

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at Another Place isn't just a job - it's a transformative career opportunity. If you would love to join us as our Demi Chef de Partie, apply now and be part of our journey at The Lake, a wonderful place to work.