Senior Chef de Partie

Senior Chef De Partie

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Executive Head Chef

Salary: £32200 P/A plus tronc

Location: Powdermills Hotel, Battle

Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Inspire the kitchen team in delivering a seasonal, produce-driven menu aligned with the Crafted ethos.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, ordering, stock control, and health & safety compliance.
• Work closely with the Exec Chef, Exec Sous Chef and Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and front of house.
• Champion sustainability and local sourcing wherever possible, building strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and train junior chefs, setting a tone of mutual respect, professionalism, and growth.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail throughout all service periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team, ideally in a boutique hotel, restaurant, or lifestyle focused hospitality setting.
• A track record of delivering quality, consistency, and creative input under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop others.
• A collaborative, low ego approach to working with front of house, suppliers and leadership.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, cost management and sustainability best practice.
• A genuine love of food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Values We'll Expect You to Live By

1. Enjoy it: it's still work, but if you're having fun then so are our guests. It's ok if you're humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone's enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don't be scared of what follows) and be curious. We'll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Contact Details:

Compensation: Competitive salary