*Castle Green Hotel, Kendal*

The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal is a four-star, 99-bedroom hotel with restaurant, bar, 6 conference rooms, 2 banqueting suites, pub on site, leisure club and treatment rooms.

*Job Overview*

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our fabulous Kitchen team and be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.

*Contract & Hours*

* Permanent contract * 45 hours per week * £13.00 per hour (increase from 1 April) * Sorry no live in accommodation

*Ideal Candidate*

The ideal candidate will have:

* Passion for food * Recognised professional cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience * Experience of working in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen environment

*Main Responsibilities*

* Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of an assigned kitchen section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the required standard * Prepare, cook, and present food in line with recipes, portion controls, and hotel standards * Support the senior chefs in delivering consistent, high-quality food across all services, including restaurant, banqueting, and events * Assist with stock control, ordering, rotation, and minimising food waste within the section * Ensure correct storage, labelling, and temperature control of food items * Train, supervise, and support team members as required * Work collaboratively with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth and efficient service * Ensure all equipment within the section is used safely and reported for maintenance when required * Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety

*Castle Green Values*

* *Team Work *- We are committed and supportive of each other * *Excellence *- We are proud to create memorable experiences which exceed expectations * *Passion *- We are enthusiastic and dedicated to being the best in everything we do.

*Castle Green Benefits*

* Competitive rates of pay * Stunning location * Birthday voucher towards hotel dinner * Half price membership at Pulse Health & Fitness * 20% off beauty treatments * Reduced rates at other Legacy, Best Western and Lake District Hotel Association hotels * Staff events * Fourth HR - online system for holiday booking and payslips * Hospitality Action - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Five Year Club with additional benefits * Online Learning Platform * Cycle to Work Scheme

_*If you are a committed team player with passion and enthusiasm to create excellent memorable experiences for our customers, we would love to receive your application.*_

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Discounted or free food * Employee discount * Free parking * On-site gym * On-site parking

Work Location: In person