Chef de Partie

Location: Southern Shores of Windermere (LA12)

Hours: Full-time, approx. 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £32,000 - Competitive + monthly tips (approx. £1 per hour worked)

Accommodation: Local staff accommodation available short-term

Contract: Permanent

Lakeside Hotel & Spa — an 83-bedroom luxury hotel with fine dining, a brasserie, spa, pool, and conference facilities — is looking for a Chef de Partie to join the main kitchen brigade. Located on the tranquil southern shores of Lake Windermere and part of the Classic Lodges group, the hotel is known for quality, professionalism, and warm Cumbrian hospitality.

This role is ideal for a strong CDP who enjoys working across multiple sections. The position is primarily in the main kitchen, while also supporting the pastry section when required under the guidance of the Head Pastry Chef.

• Solid experience in a busy hotel or restaurant kitchen

• Ability to run a section with confidence during prep and service

• A chef willing to learn, develop, and contribute ideas

• Someone who works well independently and as part of a supportive brigade

• A positive, reliable team player who enjoys a busy service and has a good sense of humour

• Willingness to assist pastry on certain services or prep tasks when required

• Ability to support and guide junior chefs when needed

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to hotel standards across designated sections

• Support the smooth running of all food operations, including occasional pastry prep

• Maintain a clean, organised workstation and uphold food safety standards

• Contribute to menu development and seasonal ideas

• Assist with training and development of commis-level chefs

• Work collaboratively to deliver consistent quality across all outlets (restaurant, brasserie, events)

• Share of monthly tips (approx. £1 per hour worked)

• Extra holiday days for each year of service (up to 33 days)

• Free meals on duty

• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action

• Discounted B&B stays within the Classic Lodges group (£25 per night)

• Discounted F&B when staying at a sister hotel (Food 35% / Beverage 50%)

• Access to training courses and apprenticeships

• Annual awards (Long Service, Employee of the Quarter, Special Recognition)

• Annual group awards dinner in Harrogate

• Free transport from the Furness area or free car parking

• Local staff accommodation (short-term basis to assist relocation)

• Company pension

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a large, well-respected kitchen that values training, progression, and a supportive working culture. You'll gain exposure to both main kitchen and pastry operations, widening your skill set and opening paths for future advancement.

If you'd like to be considered for this Chef de Partie position, please get in touch — we'd love to speak with you.