Chef de Partie
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary plus Staff Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Weybridge, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oatlands Park Hotel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHEFJUL25 |
Summary
Are you ready to craft unforgettable culinary creations at the royal crown jewel of Surrey? Located on the historic site of a Royal Tudor Palace built by King Henry VIII, Oatlands Park Hotel is looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our talented kitchen brigade.
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes that reflect the elegance and heritage of our luxury 4-star hotel in Weybridge. If you have a flair for flavour, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow in a dynamic, high-end kitchen – we’d love to hear from you.
Our Hotel
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
What will you do?
You will report to the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef. You will be responsible for taking care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a section within the kitchen.
- Ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to speci/c restaurant standards.
- Managing the development and supervision of the Commis Chefs on the section, ensuring they are fully trained and understand their duties.
- Ensure the stock is rotated and controlled within the specific section of the kitchen.
- Ensure the cleaning schedule is adhered to and that cleaning tasks are delegated as appropriate.
- Ensure full understanding of the functional administration of the restaurant.
- Be knowledgeable of daily business, reservations menu and menu availability.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Work collaboratively with the head chef for the smooth running of the overall kitchen function.
- To ensure all policies, procedures and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
- Ensure ACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
Education and Qualifications:
- You should be qualified to or at least NVQ Level 2.
- 5 GCSE grade A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.
Other relevant professional qualification (food & beverage related)
- Food hygiene and appropriate HS&E and First Aid accreditation/certification
Required Skills and Experience:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- Have previous experience in a Chef de Partie role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment, as well as banqueting service.
- To be passionate about cooking and presenting food to a very high standard.
- Fully understand how the role contributes to the success of the restaurant.
- Maintain a good level of understanding of the restaurant and hospitality industry.
- Lead by example.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the business vision and goals.
Right to Work:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
- The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
The application deadline is indicative only. We reserve the right to close applications sooner if we receive enough interest or should a suitable candidate fill the vacancy.
When submitting your application, we kindly ask that you do not include any special category personal data such as your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health information, sexual orientation, or other sensitive personal details. This helps us ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes that reflect the elegance and heritage of our luxury 4-star hotel in Weybridge. If you have a flair for flavour, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow in a dynamic, high-end kitchen – we’d love to hear from you.
Our Hotel
Oatlands Park Hotel are currently on a drive to set the standards of excellence in the luxury sector of the hotel and hospitality industry, one of Surrey's most dynamic and successful industries. Located in a stunning setting in Weybridge, the hotel employs some of the most skilled, professional and dedicated people that the industry has to offer.
We understand that every guest is unique and our team strives to create individual moments of service excellence for our business and leisure travellers. Each member of the team is an ambassador of our Company values:
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Mutual Respect
- Honesty
- Passion for Service; and
- Continual Improvement.
What will you do?
You will report to the Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef. You will be responsible for taking care of the daily food preparation and duties assigned.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a section within the kitchen.
- Ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to speci/c restaurant standards.
- Managing the development and supervision of the Commis Chefs on the section, ensuring they are fully trained and understand their duties.
- Ensure the stock is rotated and controlled within the specific section of the kitchen.
- Ensure the cleaning schedule is adhered to and that cleaning tasks are delegated as appropriate.
- Ensure full understanding of the functional administration of the restaurant.
- Be knowledgeable of daily business, reservations menu and menu availability.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of the full menu and be able to explain dish descriptions.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and Food Hygiene legislation.
- Work collaboratively with the head chef for the smooth running of the overall kitchen function.
- To ensure all policies, procedures and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
- Ensure ACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
Education and Qualifications:
- You should be qualified to or at least NVQ Level 2.
- 5 GCSE grade A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.
Other relevant professional qualification (food & beverage related)
- Food hygiene and appropriate HS&E and First Aid accreditation/certification
Required Skills and Experience:
If you tick the following, we encourage you to apply:
- Have previous experience in a Chef de Partie role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment, as well as banqueting service.
- To be passionate about cooking and presenting food to a very high standard.
- Fully understand how the role contributes to the success of the restaurant.
- Maintain a good level of understanding of the restaurant and hospitality industry.
- Lead by example.
- You should be able to work collaboratively with others and have good verbal communication skills.
- You must be able to work effectively under pressure.
- You should have a "can do" attitude, and be open to suggestions and constructive feedback.
- Ability to think fast and deliver solutions on a daily basis.
- Live within a commutable distance of the hotel.
- Attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the business vision and goals.
Right to Work:
- You must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom.
- The Hotel does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits:
You will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Friends and family rates
The application deadline is indicative only. We reserve the right to close applications sooner if we receive enough interest or should a suitable candidate fill the vacancy.
When submitting your application, we kindly ask that you do not include any special category personal data such as your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health information, sexual orientation, or other sensitive personal details. This helps us ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You can apply by sending us your CV. Make sure you include your current town or city and any relevant experience in your CV.