Job Introduction
South Lodge, a part of the Exclusive Collection, is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, an award-winning spa, and the lakeside lodges, The Reeds, which offer a serene retreat where nature, luxury, and wellbeing meet. Together, they create an environment that embodies elegance, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail.
You will join as a Chef de Partie (CDP) that values creativity, collaboration, and pride in everything they do. Here, your ideas will be welcomed and your growth supported. This role is based in The Pass, a Michelin-starred restaurant where Head Chef, Ben Wilkinson creates a phenomenal tasting menu designed around the season.
At South Lodge, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay, plus service charge
• Great rates for stays across all our hotels and 50% discount on Food & Beverage dining
• Free meals while on duty
• Free access to the on-site gym and parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Exclusive discounts and perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and internal movement within the Exclusive Collection
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a designated kitchen section as a Chef de Partie, ensuring dishes meet consistently high standards.
- Manage daily preparation, organisation and workflow within your section.
- Supervise and support Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs during prep and service.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards across your area.
- Monitor dish quality, portion control and presentation throughout service.
- Support ordering, stock rotation and effective ingredient management.
- Communicate with Sous Chefs, Head Chefs and the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen performance.
- Contribute ideas to improve dishes, organisation and guest experience.
Person Specification
- Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
- Confident running a section in a high-quality kitchen or hospitality environment.
- Strong cooking skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to supervise, mentor and train junior chefs.
- Organised, calm and professional during service.
- Ambition to progress towards Sous Chef level.
We are a certified B Corp, committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. At Exclusive Collection, we champion wellbeing, progression, and a culture where people who share our values can thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
Apply today and join a team that celebrates creativity, teamwork and genuine care in everything we do.