Chef De Partie
John Lewis PartnershipEngland, United Kingdom
Posted April 1, 2026
28400 - 38600 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focussed on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference, and we all own it. Visit www.jlpjobs.com directly to view our current opportunities.
Job Description
The John Lewis Partnership is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their team at The Odney Hotel, a beautiful and unique hotel set on 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. The successful candidate will assist the Head and Sous Chef in planning and delivering a food offer that aligns with current trends and customer demand, while maintaining exceptional presentation standards.
Requirements
- Professional Qualifications: Relevant professional chef qualifications, such as City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills to instruct the kitchen team and deliver clear feedback to front-of-house staff.
- Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.
- Leadership qualities to foster mutual trust and respect within a team.
- Quick and confident decision-making skills to resolve kitchen issues efficiently.
- Experience in coaching or developing junior kitchen staff (desirable).
- Experience working in a hotel or high-volume quality dining environment (desirable).
Benefits
- Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour for time worked between 22:00 - 06:00.
- Permanent contract with flexible working options.
- Generous pay range of £28,400.00 - £38,600.00 per annum.
