Job Ref: THW8005

Branch: Langdale Chase

Location: Langdale Chase, Windermere

Salary/Benefits: Dependent on experience, with excellent benefits, staff accommodation available, monthly gratuities

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45 hours per week

Posted date: 08/03/2025

Closing date: 21/04/2025

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

We are now looking to appoint a Chef de Partie to support the senior kitchen team with driving food standards and producing exceptional dishes to a four Rosette standard.

Your day to day a Chef de Partie

• Have good organisational skills and comfortable working in a high-level pressured environment.
• Follow and manage all HACCAP procedures with the kitchen management team.
• All orders are checked and accounted for freshness and quality.
• Ensure the training and standards are always kept.
• Ensure the staffing levels are kept to the correct business levels.
• Run an organised efficient clean section.
• Ensure the highest levels of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production, presentation standards.
• To uphold the team SOP’s given to you.
• Help to development of our kitchen garden, and growing cycles.
• Support other team members across the kitchen.

Who are we looking for?

You will be an enthusiastic individual, passionate about your craftsmanship of producing excellent food, with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience, in a 2/3 Rosette kitchen.

Ideally you will have fine dining, Michelin or Five-star hotel background with a solid understanding of modern cookery.

Attention to detail is a must, with the ability to work in a calm and professional manner whilst running your own kitchen section. You will be flexible in your approach with a willingness to learn new techniques and the ability to work on your own as well as being a true team player.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the opening team for Langdale Chase hotel, being developed by our talented Executive Chef and being part of an amazing experience.

For interviews, all candidates for the role will be expected to provide a portfolio of example menus.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Staff accommodation is available
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• Apprenticeships available
• An engaging supportive work environment

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Langdale Chase is a 5 star hotel on the banks of Windermere. Recognised as the 2024 Countryside and North Hotel of the Year by the Sunday Times, Langdale chase reopened in November 2023 after a sympathetic refurbishment. Guests can enjoy relaxed luxury with luxurious bedrooms and lounges, a stunning panoramic restaurant and an attentive team on hand to help when needed. Owned by Daniel Thwaites, Langdale Chase is perfect for someone looking for a supportive work environment, who is ready to deliver excellence in one of the Lake District most exciting and stunning hotels.