Chef De Partie
- Abingdon, UK
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- Full time
- Apply by 2 Dec 2026
- Posted 5 Nov 2026
What you'll do
Chef De Partie – Milton Hill House, Abingdon | Full Time sign in to see pay + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We're looking for... We're looking for a passionate and talented Chef De Partie to join the kitchen team at Milton Hill House. If you love creating great food, take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a busy, friendly kitchen team, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills and be part of something special.
We are The Venues Collection Great things happen when people get together in our spaces to meet, spaces to sleep and spaces to celebrate.
The Venues Collection is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, bringing together a collection of unique venues across the UK, each offering stylish event spaces alongside hotel-style accommodation and leisure facilities.
From weddings and celebrations to conferences, meetings, training and corporate events, we create memorable experiences for every guest. We're passionate about great food, brilliant hospitality and creating places where people can be themselves.
Chef De Partie – The Role
- Take ownership of your section, ensuring consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
- Prepare, cook and present delicious dishes using fresh ingredients and seasonal produce.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver menus that excite our guests.
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
- Support with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
- Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchen, helping us continually improve our food offering.
- Support and develop junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and passion for great food.
- Play your part in delivering fantastic food experiences across weddings, conferences, events and day-to-day hotel dining.
What you need
- Previous experience working as a Chef De Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
- A genuine passion for food, cooking and creating great dishes.
- Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your own section.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Someone who takes pride in their work and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
About The Venues Collection
The Venues Collection runs five conference, training and events venues in England, with on-site hotels and leisure facilities at most of them. Its properties are Eastwood Hall near Nottingham, Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes, Milton Hill House in Oxfordshire, Sedgebrook Hall near Northampton and Yarnfield Park.
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