Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie - Audleys Wood Hotel

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2JT

Salary: Starting at £14.50 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time Permanent 5 days out of 7

Come and join our team. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Audleys Wood Hotel is recognised for delivering outstanding memories to our guests through exceptionally high standards of service. Working here means being part of a team renowned for excellence, that helps create memorable experiences from weddings to business events with an emphasis on service, excellence and consistency.

Set in a beautiful 7 acre country estate just outside Basingstoke, the hotel offers a relaxing, picturesque workplace. Whether serving in the Conservatory restaurant or hosting weddings, your efforts will be central to our guests' happiness.

If you're looking for a role where you're valued, well supported, and part of a welcoming team in a charming country house hotel, Audleys Wood Hotel could be the perfect fit.

What will the role involve?

The role of a Chef de Partie at Audleys Wood Hotel involves taking ownership of a designated section within the kitchen and supporting the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef team, you will prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality, care and seasonal flair in every service.

As Chef de Partie, your responsibilities include managing your section efficiently during service, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and ensuring mise en place is completed to the highest level. You will support junior team members, monitor stock within your section, assist with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events, and help to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience.

This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.50 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development through in house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay and Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments and products.
• Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, leading to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates with a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. Working together, we ensure the hotel operates smoothly and our guests receive a high quality, personalised experience that they remember, recommend, and return to time and time again.

Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a quality hotel or restaurant environment, is required. You should have a good understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food, learning and development are essential.

We want people who are passionate and show the ability to go above and beyond naturally, taking pride in delivering consistently high standards while paying attention to all the details with a focus on service, excellence and consistency.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.