We are not just hiring - we are looking for passionate chefs who bring energy, creativity, and pride to every plate they serve.
- Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen?
- Can you stay calm under pressure while delivering exceptional quality?
- Do you take pride in creating memorable dining experiences for every guest?
We believe the heart of our kitchen is the passion, teamwork, and positive attitude shared by every member of the brigade.
If you've got the drive, enthusiasm, and dedication to deliver outstanding food and support your team, we want to hear from you.
We are on the hunt for talented, motivated, and energetic chefs who love creating dishes guests will remember long after they leave.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at our vibrant Adventure Golf and Golf Academy destination.
You will be expected to run a service within the kitchen and manage junior team members to ensure the food goes out to the highest standard
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong experience as a Commis Chef ready for progression.
- Food Safety Level 2 certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in line with company standards and recipes.
- Manage and oversee a specific kitchen section, ensuring efficient service during busy periods.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and EHO standards at all times.
- Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and event catering menus.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Support stock management, stock rotation, ordering, and waste control procedures.
- Train and mentor Chefs and Kitchen Assistants where required.
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen culture.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Head Chef.
- Ensure correct stock rotation procedures (FIFO) are followed.
- Minimise food waste through effective preparation, portion control, and storage practices.
- Maintain agreed gross profit margins by adhering to recipe specifications and portion controls.
- Assist with stock takes and inventory management.
- Support the monitoring of food costs and kitchen expenditure.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary waste without compromising quality.
- Ensure all deliveries are checked, recorded, and stored correctly.
- Carry out stocktakes
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer:
- Enhanced pay - 50p per hour for evening work after 7pm (Sunday - Thursday), £1 per hour for weekend day work until 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays), £1.50 per hour for evenings from 7pm (Friday and Saturdays)
- Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £5,000 per year
- Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks
- A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability of course)
- Annual party, family fun days, and award dinners - we love to celebrate!
- Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three month probation
- FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests. You'll find a range of hot and cold food options with different areas to relax, catch up with your 'co-stars' or watch TV.
- Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes, dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
- Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
- Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1
- Local discounts on gym memberships
- Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health
- Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes
- AND MUCH MORE..........
About Rudding Park
A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels.
Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment. The Spa also offers an indoor swimming pool using natural waters from the grounds of Rudding Park, a Juniper Log Sauna, Rasul for traditional Moorish mud treatments, Retail Therapy, Hair Studio, Nail and Beauty Studio.
