Chef de Partie - Ryder

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa. Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways, drawn to the tranquillity of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or energised by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our dynamic and welcoming team.

The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2026 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work and the Sunday Times Top 10 Places to Work 2026.

Step inside the heart of The Ryder Restaurant kitchen, where world-class food comes to life. Our theatre-style kitchen is the engine behind every dish, from our stunning 2-rosette À la Carte creations to seasonal world buffet dishes and Sunday Carveries. Working in this dynamic, high-volume kitchen, you’ll learn from talented chefs in a fast-paced, professional environment. Join us, and be part of the team that makes every plate exceptional.

Salary

The base annual rate for this role is £32728.89 per annum, plus service charge.

About the role

A Chef de Partie within the Ryder Restaurant kitchen your day will be focused on the À la Carte menu, you will have five and a half hours preparation time Monday to Saturday working from specification sheets to get all food items ready to serve.

Set up and preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, numbers based on hotel occupancy for the resort and you will prepare food in advance for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen in the absence of the kitchen management team.

You will also be responsible for:

• Cooking and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
• Understanding the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
• All temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full compliance
• Running a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support to your team mates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
• Clearing and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we remain compliant

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fine dining kitchen and possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

In addition, you will be:

• Passionate about food and working with seasonal ingredients
• Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
• Experienced in taking ownership over your section and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
• Able to develop strong relationships with your team, and colleagues
• Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.

Learning & Development

We invest in our people through hands-on coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of in-house training, supported by our online learning hub, The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach your full potential.

Wellness

Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Showing Our Appreciation

We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards, long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during shifts are also provided.

Making a Difference

Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do. Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Our Values

Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and succeed together.