Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie

Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Resort

Join Our Culinary Team at Lingfield Park Resort

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at the Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Resort, set within the stunning grounds of Lingfield Park in the heart of Surrey.

As part of the Arena Racing Company (ARC) portfolio, Lingfield Park Resort is a unique leisure destination combining a Marriott-branded hotel, championship golf course, racecourse, events, and hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading multi‑venue leisure businesses.

There’s never been a better time to join us.

Benefits

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 ARC racecourses & venues
• Discounted food and days out across ARC locations
• Discounted stays at our on‑site Marriott hotel and partner hotels
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service (up to 28 days)
• Discretionary annual bonus schemes
• Study assistance programmes
• Ongoing internal training and development opportunities
• A supportive working environment with clear career progression
• On‑site accommodation potentially available

Your Role

As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver high‑quality food across all kitchen operations. You’ll take responsibility for your section, support junior team members, and help maintain consistently high standards in line with brand and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and plan daily menus with the Head Chef or Junior Sous Chef
• Supervise and assist with food preparation and mise en place for lunch and dinner service
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness
• Train, coach, and support Commis and Junior Chefs
• Assist with any additional kitchen duties as required by senior kitchen management

About You

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety in Catering or Level 2 Food Preparation qualification
• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up
• Previous experience in a branded hotel or high‑volume kitchen is highly desirable
• A passion for fresh food, teamwork, and delivering excellent service
• Reliable, organised, and eager to develop your career

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ambitious, detail‑oriented, and excited by the opportunity to work within a dynamic resort and hotel environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top‑down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.