Job Ref: KGH11961
Branch: Voco Leicester
Location: Voco Leicester
Salary/Benefits: £28,000 plus benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Various, including weekends and holidays
Hours per week: 40 Hrs
Posted date: 06/07/2026
Closing date: 20/07/2026
Whether you're already an experienced Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready for the next step, if thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, stay calm when service is in full swing, and understand that consistency is just as important as creativity, we'd love to hear from you!
This role reports to the Head Chef.
You'll play an important part in the day-to-day operation of our kitchen, taking ownership of your section and helping to deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to specification, ensuring every plate meets our quality standards.
- Ensuring your section is organised, well stocked and service-ready at all times.
- Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene and health safety standards throughout every shift.
- Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth, efficient service, while supporting and coaching more junior team members.
- Minimising waste and using ingredients efficiently to support kitchen profitability.
- Contributing ideas that enhance the guest experience while maintaining consistency and commercial awareness.
You're passionate about great food and take real pride in your work. You enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, remain composed under pressure and understand that the little details make a big difference.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie or an ambitious Commis Chef ready to take the next step.
- Strong cooking skills and attendtion to detail gained within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health safety standards.
- A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to perform well under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to support and develop others.
- A desire to learn, improve and contribute to the success of the wider kitchen team.
Our rewards package includes:
- Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
- Access to employee rates, offering huge discounts on hotel stays around the globe!
- Attractive discounts across a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
- Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
- 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support through out Employee Assistance Programme.
A member of our team will be in touch to arrange a 15-minute phone conversation with shortlisted candidates. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the role and for us to understand your experience in more detail. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to meet with the Head Chef.
We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we've found the right person.
At Kew Green Hotels, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [email protected] - we're here to support you.
Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK's leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We're a people-driven business that's passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.
Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.
