Position (job title): Chef De Partie Reports to: Head Chef, Sous Chef Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF Hours of work: 46 hours per week Benefits: Apprenticeship and other development opportunities. Gym and leisure use. March 2025 Share of gratuities. Hospitality Rewards platform. Employee Assistance Program. Free meals on duty. Refer a friend bonus. Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family. Uniform provided. Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20% Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf, Spa and Leisure facilities nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 185 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular. Over the last few years, the Hotel has undergone major renovations in the bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar and all public areas with further plans to redevelop and expand throughout 2024 and 2025 increasing the number of Bedrooms, an additional fine dining restaurant, self-contained Golf facilities, as well an opulent new Spa with state-of-the-art facilities. Our values: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations. Main duties and purpose of the role : Job Purpose As Chef de Partie you will be overall responsible for the Kitchen and its staff in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef, directing all kitchen activities and ensuring the preparation of our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance and inventory functions are kept to the highest standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly. The main purpose of the role is to support the senior team members to mantain high standards of service delivery, and to ensure that all Food Safety & Health & Safety polices and procedures are being followed. Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients. Experience in producing menus that are both creative and profitable. Ensure that dishes are produced to the Head Chef specifications and standard. Strong communication skills through a variety of means: departmental meetings, Function sheet meetings, Health and Safety meetings etc Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks. Exceptional organisation and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team Drive & self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen related legislative requirements/audits To postively contribute to the day to day running of the Kitchen. About Us The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978. Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 185 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure. The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences. We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.