Chef de Partie

We are looking for a passionate and skilledChef dePartieto join our culinary team. This full-time position reports tothe Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, offering the chance to make areal impact in delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a luxurysetting.

Location: Dorset

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern:Shift work / Monday to Sunday / 5 days per week with 2 days off /

Salary: up £30,000 + service charge

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The charming Acorn Inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this 16th century coaching inn features in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. This four-star hotel has 10 rooms, an award-winning restaurant and bar, a skittles alley.

Key Responsibilities as a Chef de Partie:

• Deliver exceptional diningexperiences for guests, ensuring dishes are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the Head Chefin planning menus and preparing food.
• Follow recipes and presentationstandards consistently and precisely.
• Maintain portion control andminimise waste to uphold profitability and sustainability goals.
• Monitor food stock levels andensure product quality aligns with hotel standards and occupancy.
• Supervise and support juniorchefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
• Mentor team members on RedCarnation culinary standards and creative presentation techniques.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience working as aChef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-quality or luxury hospitalitysetting.
• A genuine passion for food andpresentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence inevery dish.
• A strong understanding of foodsafety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being anadvantage.
• Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
• The ability to lead and mentorjunior kitchen staff, supporting the development of a collaborative andmotivated kitchen team.
• A proactive and adaptableapproach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business andteam.
• The ability to stay calm underpressure, showing resilience and a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Holidayallowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellentservice charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional,award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantasticrecommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhancedpaid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50%off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&Boutlets.
• Discountedaccommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Twopaid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Accessto immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about ouremployees.
• Vibranthotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employeeof the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Socialand team building events per hotel.
• GlobalEmployee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredibleteams.
• Complimentaryuniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal OpportunitiesEmployer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of yourpassport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity ofthe document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK

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