Chef de Partie

Create Exceptional Dining Experiences at South Lodge

South Lodge, part of the Exclusive Collection, is one of the UK's most celebrated luxury country house hotels. Home to a collection of exceptional dining experiences including Camellia, our contemporary fine dining restaurant, Botanica, our innovative dairy-free, zero-waste restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and The Pass, our intimate chef's table experience, South Lodge is a place where creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding hospitality come together every day.

As part of the Exclusive Collection, we're proud to create memorable guest experiences while building careers our people are proud of. We're looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen brigade and play a key role in maintaining the exceptional culinary standards for which South Lodge is known.

At South Lodge, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As our Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Hotel stays across the Exclusive Collection at preferential rates
• 50% discount on food and drink across the collection
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive lifestyle discounts through Hospitality Essentials
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work for a certified B Corp organisation committed to people, community and sustainability

Key Responsibilites

Our Chef de Partie will:

• Take responsibility for a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Organise and manage daily preparation and service within your area
• Support, coach and develop Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs
• Ensure excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance
• Maintain high standards of quality, consistency and portion control throughout service
• Assist with stock control, ordering and stock rotation processes
• Work closely with the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Contribute ideas and creativity to menus, dishes and ways of working
• Support the delivery of exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food

Person Specification

You'll be an experienced Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, with a passion for delivering exceptional food and maintaining the highest culinary standards. You'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or as a Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step
• Confidence running a section within a quality hospitality environment
• Strong culinary skills and excellent attention to detail
• Enjoyment in supporting and developing junior team members
• Organisation and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality and continuous improvement
• An eagerness to progress your culinary career within a supportive environment

Why Exclusive Collection?

We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating a positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented individuals can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you're a passionate Chef de Partie who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and is ready to develop your career at one of the UK's most celebrated luxury hospitality destinations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that celebrates creativity, teamwork and genuine care in everything we do.