Chef De Partie

Job : AM15037

Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton

Location: Doubletree by Hilton Southampton, Southampton

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: 14:00-23:00

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 08/12/2025

Closing date: 08/01/2026

Klarent Hospitality are recruiting for a Chef de
- Partie.

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team – T&C’s apply.
• Long service recognition: cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for 2 years and up.
• Meals provided whilst on shift.
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards.
• Discounted / free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”.
• Free car parking – “Hotel specific”.
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices.
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives.
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio.
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply.
• Annual holiday entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements.
• Pension enrolment.

• Passionate and willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile.
• Genuinely friendly and caring.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Ambitious and hard working.
• Excellent standards.
• Good organisational / time management skills.
• Resilient, creativity, able to multitask and can work under pressure.
• Good command of English language to enable communication with the kitchen team.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon/evening, and weekends.
• Passion for food and able to deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time.
• Is the Chef de-Partie role for you? Do you have the skill set and experience to take on this role? Then what’s stopping you?

• Chef de-Partie will contribute to the production of food items in accordance with instructions from the Sous Chef and/or the Head Chef.
• Be knowledgeable of the day’s business, i.e., know what reservations are booked into the Food & Beverage outlets, be aware of outside events that will impact directly on business, etc.
• Be familiar with the menu and with any “specials” of the day.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen/buffet are prepared to the approved standard of presentation.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage, observe proper portion planning and control and act in a cost effective, responsible manner.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene practice is observed in the entire food chain from storage through to preparation and service.
• Ensure HACCP compliance within the kitchen and all Food & Beverage outlets.
• Comply with all Health and Safety guidelines and report any issues as appropriate.
• Energy and cost awareness to deliver savings where possible.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in working order; report any maintenance issues to Head Chef.
• Follow company control procedures in accordance with the company Internal audit requirements.
• Assist in training and development of junior members of the kitchen team and the supervision of the kitchen.

Located just outside the city centre, minutes from the M3 and M27 motorways, Double Tree by Hilton Southampton offers easy access to plenty of activities. Set sail on a cruise from Southampton docks, take the family for a fun day out at Paultons Park or visit Marwell Zoo. We are just minutes from Southampton Airport and two large train stations, making getting around the city easy.

Take in the fresh country air when you visit the beautiful New Forest from your base in Southampton, the closest city to the forest.

Savor a Double Tree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival and settle into your modern guest room or suite. All rooms feature a 32‑inch LCD TV and WiFi access. Our suites provide extra space, a seating area, coffee machine and a later check‑out time. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room to enjoy additional amenities such as fluffy bathrobes and slippers, a welcome plate and a one‑hour extended checkout.

Set on a hill, our hotel is located over five floors and features modern decor throughout. We are nestled among a woodland backdrop, providing wonderful views and photo opportunities for weddings and special events. Keep up your fitness routine in the 24‑hour fitness center or simply relax on the terrace of our restaurant, Bracken Place, and take in the garden view.

The cosy bar also offers the perfect spot to unwind with comfy sofas and a large screen TV.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitality