Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a stunning, award winning, boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. With 30 first-class bedrooms, unrivalled wedding and conference facilities, the hugely popular Fred’s Brasserie and a world-class spa, Stanley House is truly a hotel like no other.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a Chef de Partie who has a passion for food and has a desire to want to develop their skills and continue learning. You must be a positive person who can communicate well with others. Having a high standard for your work is a must. You must be able to demonstrate that you have the basic foundations and capability to cook well and safely within a working kitchen.

Day in the life of:

• As a Chef de Partie you will working within a bustling hotel kitchen alongside chefs of all levels.
• You will be able to lead a section within the kitchen and will be working across all food outlets including the restaurant, lounge bar food, room service and events.
• In your role you will support junior chefs within the kitchen and will therefore be a good communicator and mentor for someone.
• You will be an accountable chef within the kitchen ensuring a high standard is maintained across all kitchen activity.
• You will have an acute awareness for kitchen safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Whilst working within the kitchen during service you will take a lead at times and will support your colleagues and those around you during the shift to provide a smooth operation for all.
• You will maintain good relations and communication with the front of house team.

Example key duties:

• Working as part of a successful team with both chefs as well as front of house team members.
• Supervising and delegating to junior members of the kitchen team. Acting as a supportive mentor and coach when needed.
• Preparing and cooking meals in line with brand standards. Leading sections within the kitchen including starters, mains, and/or desserts during a restaurant service.
• Preparation of food pre-service for the restaurant and events kitchens.
• Distributing of deliveries, maintaining stock control and rotation. Recording of information to maintain the necessary records.
• Upholding high levels of food hygiene and standards. Maintaining excellent awareness and understanding of the kitchen’s food safety guidelines.
•Holder other kitchen team members accountable as well.
• Responsible for stock rotation, stock replenishment and ordering new stock.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

• Driving would be advantageous due to our location, although there are buss routes that lead to site.
• We require someone who is keen to learn from an award winning chef
• There is a mixture of business from Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Menus, Large banqueting, weddings and Private dine rooms so an adaptable chef would be suitable.

• Competitive pay and package including TRONC
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
• Additional annual leave and family leave
• Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K
• Team Member of the month - £100 and Team Member of the year - £500
• Uniform Provided