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 guests’ 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. We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team. You’ll be passionate about good food and have the opportunity to work across two of our thriving kitchens, learning from our exceptional Head Chef. 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 bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the team, whilst supporting the creation of innovative menus and kitchen operations. You’ll ensure top-notch food quality with your culinary finesse and unwavering team commitment, delivering extraordinary dining experiences to our guests. 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.

As our Chef de Partie you’ll be:

• Assisting our Executive Chef and Head Chef in the effective and efficient organisation, supervision and control of the kitchen operation, ensuring all kitchen staff carry out their allotted duties to the Hotels standards.
• Carrying out the preparation, cooking and portioning of all food dishes including staff meals to the Hotels standards of quality and quantity.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen areas and beyond.
• Complying with all instructions given by immediate supervisor.
• Preparing for business in accordance with projected needs.
• Following all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and temperature logs.
• Assisting colleagues in stocking up when necessary.
• Contributing to the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Undertaking the many tasks associated with the preparation, storage and service of food.
• Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace, not only for yourself but also for those around.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Food Hygiene certificate/training NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent as a minimum.
• Flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns.
• Knowledge of ingredients and the ability to use them in a creative way.
• Interest and passion for the food industry.
• Previous experience of working in busy kitchen.
• Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.
• Previous experience in a similar establishment.
• Be able to run the pass at all service times successfully.
• Keen to develop and eager to learn.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Belief in being a team player.
• Ensure effective stock rotation of all products to avoid unnecessary waste.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A team player.

What we can offer in return:

• Straight shifts and 45-hour working week.
• Overtime paid at hourly rate.
• Uniform supplied and laundered.
• 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. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.