Chef de PartieThe Kinmel & Kinspa, Abergele, North Wales
£30,000–£32,000 per year + up to £200 per month in gratuities
Full-time | Permanent | Meals on duty | Free Gym & Spa
Are you a Chef de Partie looking for a kitchen where you can develop your skills, work with quality Welsh produce and be part of a team that takes pride in what it puts on the plate?
We're looking for a reliable, motivated Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at The Kinmel & Kinspa, a luxury four-star hotel in Abergele, North Wales.
Our kitchen delivers food across our 2 Rosette restaurant, afternoon teas, weddings, private events and seasonal menus, giving you the opportunity to work across a varied range of dishes and services rather than doing the same thing every day.
With a 5-star Food Hygiene rating and a strong reputation for quality, we're looking for someone who shares our standards and wants to build their career with us.
What you'll get
- £30,000–£32,000 salary, depending on experience
- Up to £200 per month in gratuities
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Meals on duty
- Complimentary Gym & Spa membership
- Staff discounts across the hotel and spa
- Ongoing training and opportunities to progress
- A professional, supportive kitchen team
- The opportunity to work with seasonal Welsh produce
- A varied kitchen environment covering restaurant service, weddings, events and afternoon tea
The role
As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section and play an important part in delivering consistently high-quality food throughout the hotel.
You'll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to prepare and serve dishes to a high standard while helping the kitchen run smoothly during busy services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Running your section during preparation and service
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to specification
- Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation
- Contributing ideas to seasonal menus and daily specials
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Managing stock and minimising waste within your section
- Supporting junior members of the kitchen team
- Working efficiently as part of the wider brigade during busy services
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and genuinely wants to work in a professional kitchen.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie
- Or strong experience as a Commis Chef who is ready to step up
- Experience in a restaurant, hotel or quality catering environment
- Good knowledge of food preparation, cooking and presentation
- A solid understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- The ability to stay calm and organised during busy service
- Good attention to detail and pride in your work
- A positive attitude and willingness to support your team
- A genuine interest in developing your culinary skills
Most importantly, we're looking for someone dependable who wants a long-term role and takes pride in being part of a kitchen team.
Why The Kinmel?
This isn't simply a job working in a hotel kitchen.
You'll be joining a team producing food for a 2 Rosette restaurant, weddings, events and afternoon tea, with the opportunity to develop your skills across different styles of service and work with seasonal local produce.
If you're a Chef de Partie who wants good food, a professional kitchen, opportunities to develop and a team you can be proud to work with, we'd like to hear from you.
Before applying
This is a full-time, permanent position based at The Kinmel & Kinspa in Abergele, North Wales.
Applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
If you're genuinely looking for your next long-term kitchen role, please send your CV to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abergele LL22 9AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
