Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to support our busy Kitchen team in delivering a high-quality experience that ensures we are guest focused with a professional & personal feel. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment and being an integral part of a close-knit team, then you will be well suited to this role. Being organised with strong kitchen and communication skills is important in this position, but you must also be prepared and happy to engage with our guests while you are present in and around the Hotel.

The working pattern for this role is flexible and can be up to 40 – 45 hours per week working 5 out of 7 days. This role will include regular evenings and weekends.

Our Chef de Parties are pivotal to the successful running of our kitchen. With direction from the kitchen leadership team, they prep and ensure the operation is well set and prepared for each and every service. During service they support on the line to make sure our guests receive high quality, varied menus that are as memorable as their stay with us.

The role reports to the Head Chef and supports the whole kitchen team with delivering a smooth, efficient and engaging operation.

Knoll House is located in Studland, Dorset, renowned for being one the most dramatic and sensitive landscapes in the UK. With a fascinating history and originally built as a summer house for the Banks family, Knoll was first operated as a hotel in 1939 and was an instant success.

The hotel has 70 rooms, together with a full-service bar and restaurant and a whole host of other family friendly facilities including a pool, cinema room and outdoor play areas which make a stay at Knoll full of memories that last a lifetime. There is such a diversity of facilities available that Knoll House attracts guests from all walks of life and being dog-friendly means that whether guests want to explore the coast and local area or relax in the lounge and grounds onsite there is space for everyone to have a unique break and our team are always on hand to add a personal touch.

As the latest guardians of this treasured property, there are plans for some development and we are committed to transforming Knoll to a five-star resort while recognising those halcyon days of seaside holidays gone by.

• 2 years commercial kitchen experience
• Experience of hotel operations
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent written and verbal English

• Previous experience as a busy CDP
• Recognised relevant qualification
• Employer loyalty
• PC literate

• Passionate about delivering outstanding standards
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Adaptability and resilience
• Able to think logically and problem solve

Basic salary: £15 per hour

• Staff Discount
• Staff Meals
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Death in Service Benefit
• High Street Discounts