Casual Chef de Partie

Hand Picked Hotels

Casual Chef de Partie - Audleys Wood Hotel

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2JT

Salary: Starting at £14 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Casual

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Casual 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 belonging to a team renowned for excellence, helping 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, the Chef de Partie 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 role will focus on 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. Responsibilities will include supporting junior team members, monitoring stock within your section, assisting with menu preparation across the hotel, including private dining and special events, and helping to ensure every dish enhances the guest experience.

This is a casual role where hours may vary depending on business.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.00 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.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

We are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operates smoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommend and return to time and time again.

You will have prior experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a quality hotel or restaurant environment, with a good understanding of running a section and maintaining high culinary standards. You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for food, learning, and development.

We want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyond naturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standards and pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellence and consistency as everyday.

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