Chef de Partie

Incredible benefits

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our dynamic Acorn kitchen team and assist the chefs in the everyday running of the department & to achieve and maintain the Acorn’s 2 rosette standard of cuisine. As the Chef de Partie your role will include working in all areas of the kitchen –and the ideal candidate to have a focus and passion in Pastry, as well as contributing to the menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, innovate and career minded chef to gain experience in all areas of the kitchen with mentoring given from our Head chef & Senior sous chef.

Size of Team: 4 

Location: Evershot, Dorset

Employment type: Full- time

Working pattern: Shift work / Monday to Sunday / 5 days per week with 2 days off / rotas are done on a weekly basis.

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (including service charge)

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The charming Acorn Inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this 16th century coaching inn features in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. This four-star hotel has 10 rooms, an award-winning restaurant and bar, a skittles alley. 

Key Responsibilities as a Chef de Partie:

• To inform the Head Chef and Sous Chef of any stores that need ordering.
• To improve where possible the standard of food and hygiene.
• To serve breakfast when requested on rota.
• To assist in menu ideas with the kitchen team.
• To help in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ability to run the section as designated by the chef in charge.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-quality or luxury hospitality setting.
• A genuine passion for food and presentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in every dish.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and team.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Paid overtime
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK

Chef de Partie

Incredible benefits

We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our dynamic Acorn kitchen team and assist the chefs in the everyday running of the department & to achieve and maintain the Acorn’s 2 rosette standard of cuisine. As the Chef de Partie your role will include working in all areas of the kitchen –and the ideal candidate to have a focus and passion in Pastry, as well as contributing to the menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, innovate and career minded chef to gain experience in all areas of the kitchen with mentoring given from our Head chef & Senior sous chef.

Size of Team: 4 

Location: Evershot, Dorset

Employment type: Full- time

Working pattern: Shift work / Monday to Sunday / 5 days per week with 2 days off / rotas are done on a weekly basis.

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (including service charge)

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AA’s Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys.

The charming Acorn Inn transports you to the pages of a Thomas Hardy novel, as this 16th century coaching inn features in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. This four-star hotel has 10 rooms, an award-winning restaurant and bar, a skittles alley. 

Key Responsibilities as a Chef de Partie:

• To inform the Head Chef and Sous Chef of any stores that need ordering.
• To improve where possible the standard of food and hygiene.
• To serve breakfast when requested on rota.
• To assist in menu ideas with the kitchen team.
• To help in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Ability to run the section as designated by the chef in charge.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role within a high-quality or luxury hospitality setting.
• A genuine passion for food and presentation, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in every dish.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures, with relevant certifications being an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ensuring service runs smoothly even during busy periods.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and team.

What’s in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Paid overtime
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month. 
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one. 
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600. 
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave. 
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. 
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide. 
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
• Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees. 
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel. 
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services. 

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK