Brasserie Chef De Partie

Full-Time Position (40 hours) - Up to £35k (includes Service charge)

Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a five-star luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We’re proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionateChef de Partie to join our dedicated 2 Rosettes Brasserie team

Your role in our family:

• Work with an incredible team who provide our guests with unforgettable cuisine
• Be responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared and presented to deliver an excellent guest experience while assisting with food cost controls
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• So much more!

What would make you the perfect fit?

• Diploma or degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts or related major; NVQ Level 2 or 3 in professional cookery is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar Chef de Partie role within a high-end hotel or fine dining environment
• Solid understanding of excellence in customer service, preferably gained in a 5-star or luxury hospitality setting
• Solid understanding ofmodern and classical cooking techniques, with the ability to execute a diverse range of dishes to a consistent level.
• Skilled in preparing and plating dishes across various sections (e.g. grill, larder, garnish, or sauce), withattention to detail and efficient prep management.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a passion for deliveringelevated brasserie-style cuisinein a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

The Best Bit:

• Wide range of training and development opportunities
• Free staff meals and parking
• Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa
• 28 days holiday and 1 extra holiday day on your birthday
• 30% discount on Spa treatments and Spa days
• 10% discount on Spa products
• Introduce a friend at work bonus
• Free uniform
• Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates

Staff accommodation is available

Skilled Worker Sponsorship available
We are a licensed Skilled Worker sponsor and are pleased to also welcome applications from talented chefs who are eligible to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route.

We may be able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for chefs who are already living in the UK and who were first granted permission under the Skilled Worker route before 22 July 2025, provided they have held continuous Skilled Worker permission since that date.

We are keen to hear from all experienced and enthusiastic chefs who meet the requirements for the role.

Please note any sponsorship offered will be subject to the candidate meeting all applicable Home Office requirements.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship from outside the UK.
At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of 'Perfect Contentment' for both our team members and guests alike 'Spreading kindness one act at a time' along the way. Our team pride themselves on 'Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul' in everything we do.

"Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career"

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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