Chef de Partie
Location: Beaulieu Road , Lyndhurst
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £35,000
Lime Wood
is an internationally acclaimed, 5-star boutique country house hotel with 33 bedrooms, set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With renowned chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder at the helm of the kitchen and a world-class wellness spa on-site, we deliver an unmatched luxury experience.
We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our vibrant, professional kitchen brigade. In this role, you will help deliver exceptional dining experiences at Hartnett Holder & Co, our award-winning destination restaurant.
About the Role
Our Chefs de Partie play an integral role within the kitchen brigade, ensuring all sections work collaboratively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Section Management: Maintain all workspaces and prepare fresh mise-en-place to the highest standards while keeping fridges clean and organised.
- Culinary Creativity: Follow recipes, assist with new menu development, and actively contribute creative ideas.
- Quality Control: Handle all kitchen equipment compliantly and treat every ingredient with care and respect.
- Compliance: Adhere strictly to health and safety protocols, demonstrate excellent food hygiene knowledge, and complete daily H&S checklists.
- Team Leadership: Support the training and development of apprentice chefs and junior team members.
About You
- Experience: Proven experience as a Chef de Partie is essential.
- Attributes: Driven, confident, self-motivated, and able to thrive within a fast-paced team.
- Passion: An all-encompassing love for cooking and eating, not just someone who views cooking as a job.
- Mindset: A strong belief that guest satisfaction is essential to your craft.
Why Join Us?
As hospitality leaders, we pride ourselves on being a brilliant, fun, and professional place to work that is just a little bit different. We lead with compassion, consideration, and patience. While our ambition is high, so are our standards. We make it our business to understand our team and support your career goals.
We are also streets ahead when it comes to providing a genuine work-life balance:
- Flexible Hours: A 3.5-day working week.
- Weekend Rest: One guaranteed weekend day off every week.
- Forward Planning: Rotas are published 3 months in advance so you can easily plan your personal time.
Top Perks & Benefits:
- Premium Staff Meals: We are an ethical business committed to serving the best staff food in the industry.
- Generous Discounts: 35% off food, beverages, and spa treatments at Lime Wood, plus discounted hotel stays.
- Anniversary Celebrations: A complimentary lunch or dinner with a friend after every year of service.
- Cost-Price Goods: Purchase incredible produce and amazing wine at cost price to take home.
- Perkbox Access: An employee platform offering hundreds of daily rewards, including free food, cinema tickets, and high-street shopping discounts.
- Growth & Networking: Diverse learning opportunities, plus the chance to work alongside renowned guest chefs during our pop-up events and work placements.
Explore our full range of benefits by visiting the "Why join us" section on our careers webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinus
