Chef de Partie

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join one of Wales' most celebrated luxury hotels. Awarded 5 AA Red Stars, this exceptional country house hotel has firmly established itself as one of the UK's leading luxury hospitality destinations. Home to an acclaimed 4 AA Rosette restaurant, the kitchen is led by Executive Chef Douglas Balish, whose refined, produce-led approach showcases the very best seasonal Welsh ingredients. Set within the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside overlooking the Preseli Hills, this is a rare opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected brigade committed to excellence, creativity and continual progression. Food sits at the very heart of the guest experience. Working with outstanding local suppliers, the kitchen celebrates the very best of Welsh produce through elegant, contemporary dishes that balance precision, flavour and seasonality. You'll be joining an ambitious brigade that takes genuine pride in mentoring chefs, encouraging creativity and maintaining the highest culinary standards in a supportive and professional environment. As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section and play an important role in maintaining the exceptional standards expected within a 4 AA Rosette kitchen. Responsibilities include:

• Running your section confidently throughout preparation and service
• Producing beautifully presented dishes using exceptional seasonal Welsh produce
• Maintaining excellent organisation, mise en place and consistency
• Working closely with the senior team to continually develop your skills
• Supporting junior chefs and contributing positively to brigade culture
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation
  
  Experience within Michelin, AA Rosette or quality fresh-food kitchens
• Passion for exceptional ingredients and seasonal cooking
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Calm, organised and professional during service
• Positive attitude with genuine ambition to continue developing
• Strong team player who enjoys working within a collaborative brigade
  
  Up to £39,000 Package Including Gratuities
4-Day Working Week | Paid Extra Days | Exceptional Career Development,
• Package worth up to £39,000 including gratuities
• 4-day working week
• Additional days worked paid separately
• Approximately £4,000 annual gratuities through an established Tronc system
• Company pension (NEST)
• Eligibility to participate in the Seren Employee Profit Share Scheme
• Individual training and development programme
• Financial support towards professional qualifications
• Meals provided whilst on duty
• Long service holiday rewards
• Milestone recognition programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme
• 30% discount across the wider collection
• Staff and Friends & Family accommodation rates across the collection
• Genuine opportunities for long-term progression within the group
Few Chef de Partie opportunities offer the combination of:
• 5 AA Red Star luxury hotel
• 4 AA Rosette restaurant
• Four-day working week
• Outstanding Welsh produce
• Exceptional mentoring and career development
• Excellent work-life balance
• Progression within one of Wales' leading independent hospitality collections
If you're passionate about cooking at the highest level and want to develop your career within an award-winning luxury hotel that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.