Chef De Partie

Company Description

Potters Resorts is the UK’s only fully inclusive resort, delivering a truly distinctive holiday experience where everything is taken care of in one simple price. With a proud heritage of excellence, we’re renowned for our high‑quality accommodation, exceptional dining, West End–style entertainment and an extensive programme of activities.

Our passion for quality and outstanding service has been recognised once again, as Potters Resorts was named the UK’s Number One Resort by Which? magazine readers for the second consecutive year. At Potters Resorts, we’re dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for our guests, offering a seamless, stress‑free escape — and an inspiring environment for our teams to thrive.

Position: Chef de Partie

Location: Potters Resorts – Five Lakes, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, CM9 8HX
, Essex, UK

Type: Full-time

• As a Chef de Partie, you will support the Executive Head Chef and Senior Kitchen Management team with the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, helping to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

• Support the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to 400 guests per day, ensuring all dishes meet and exceed agreed standards and specifications
• Lead by example in delivering the Company’s Vision and Mission, customer service standards and Kitchen departmental procedures
• Maintain full compliance with all legal and company health, hygiene and safety requirements, demonstrating due diligence at all times
• Ensure all team members on your designated shift understand and follow health, hygiene, safety and fire procedures
• Complete all opening and closing procedures within the kitchen, and maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Accurately complete all HACCP and cleaning records and report any defects to support the maintenance of a 5‑star EHO rating
• Maintain a strong knowledge of allergens and confidently manage special dietary requirements, including meeting with guests to discuss their needs
• Support and develop Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters through on‑the‑job coaching and by recommending relevant training opportunities
• Take a proactive approach to your own personal development, supporting future career growth within the Kitchen team

Salary: £34,250 per annum

Hours: 45 hours per week

Straight shifts between 6.00am and 9.00pm

Includes weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

Ready to start your exciting journey with us?

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

• Culinary experience and skills, with a minimum of 2 years at a similar level within a challenging and demanding kitchen environment
• Strong leadership and motivational qualities, with proven supervisory experience
• Standards driven, with a focus on quality and attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to specific time frames
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent catering qualification

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we’re not just looking for employees — we’re seeking stars who will help us maintain our status as the UK’s Number One Fully Inclusive resort. If you’re passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and take pride in your work, we want you on our team!

• 🌟 Be part of an award‑winning, newly expanded resort
• 💼 Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
• 🍔 Free Meals when working
• 🏋️‍♀️ Free access to our state‑of‑the‑art gym and leisure facilities
• 💰 Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
• 🎓 Continuous training through our Potters Academy
• 🏆 Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
• 🤗 A genuinely enjoyable place to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.