Chef de Partie

About the hotel

Chewton Glen is one of England's most celebrated five-star country house hotels, set within 130 acres of parkland on the edge of the New Forest, Hampshire. Part of the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection, the hotel is home to multiple dining concepts including a 3 AA Rosette restaurant and The Kitchen by James Martin, one of the UK's most sought-after chef experiences. With 72 rooms and suites and a world-class spa, Chewton Glen has built its reputation over decades on exceptional service, beautiful surroundings and a genuine commitment to culinary excellence.

The work

• • Prepare, cook and present dishes across your designated kitchen section to the highest standards
• • Assist the Head Chef with service timing, progress monitoring and section management
• • Ensure all menu components are prepared accurately and to the required quality standards
• • Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance at all times within your section
• • Contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen across busy service periods and events
• • Keep your section organised, clean and fully set up in advance of service
• • Support junior kitchen colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
• • Work across multiple dining concepts depending on operational requirements

This role is for you if…

• • You have Chef de Partie-level experience, ideally within a rosette-standard establishment
• • You have strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for culinary quality and presentation
• • You thrive in a structured, high-achieving kitchen team and take pride in your section
• • You are looking to develop your career within a prestigious 5-star destination hotel
• • You enjoy working within stunning countryside surroundings with access to world-class facilities

This role might not be for you if…

• • You prefer a smaller, more informal kitchen over a structured fine dining environment
• • You are not comfortable working 48 hours per week, five days out of seven
• • You have limited experience managing a kitchen section under pressure during busy service
• • You are looking for a purely management role without hands-on cooking responsibilities