Location: Dorking, Surrey
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Pattern: 4 days on / 3 days off

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a beautiful luxury country hotel in Dorking, Surrey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking to develop their career within a high-quality hotel environment, working as part of a talented and supportive kitchen brigade.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your own section and play an important role in delivering consistently high-quality food throughout service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of your section and producing high-quality dishes to the required standards.
• Preparing and presenting dishes with creativity, precision and attention to detail.
• Ensuring your section is fully prepared and organised ahead of each service.
• Working closely with the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure dishes are produced and served on time.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Assisting with stock control and monitoring stock levels.
• Contributing ideas towards menu planning and development.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

The successful Chef de Partie will ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a busy professional kitchen.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar position.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering memorable dining experiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with food presentation.
• A creative approach and enthusiasm for developing your culinary skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen brigade.
• A strong understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• A positive, hardworking and flexible approach to your work.

What’s On Offer

In return, you will receive a salary of up to £39,000 per annum, alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• 4 days on / 3 days off working pattern to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family.
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Course sponsorship and development opportunities.
• 30% food and beverage discount across participating hotels.
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus, with the opportunity to earn up to £1,250.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Wagestream – giving you greater flexibility over when you access your pay.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular social and wellbeing events.
• Free meals while on duty, potentially saving over £1,000 per year.
• Further benefits and career development opportunities.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in their career within a beautiful hotel environment in Dorking, Surrey.

If you’re passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a busy kitchen and are looking for a role offering an excellent work-life balance, career development and a strong benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.