Senior Chef de Partie – Luxury Resort

About the role

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Southampton as our new Senior Chef de Partie. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will lead culinary operations across multiple stations, ensure world‑class dining experiences and mentor junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of à la carte, buffet and specialty menus across several kitchen stations, maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
• Oversee mise en place, station setup and breakdown, manage inventory, product rotation and waste to control costs.
• Ensure all dishes meet Fairmont luxury brand standards, handle guest feedback and apply service recovery when needed.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior kitchen staff, assume full supervisory duties in the Sous Chef’s absence.
• Maintain documentation of food cost, waste, inventories and compliance with health, safety and HACCP standards.

Required profile

• Accredited Culinary Diploma or equivalent certification (Red Seal, Journeyman, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in high‑volume luxury hotel or resort kitchens, with proven leadership of multiple stations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, and meet physical demands of a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Commitment to Fairmont’s inclusive culture and luxury service standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with kitchen management software such as Birchstreet.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP protocols.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.

What we offer

• Complimentary room upgrades, extended stays and discounted rates across Fairmont & Raffles properties.
• Health insurance, retirement savings plans and comprehensive wellness programs.
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates within the Accor portfolio.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship and international mobility.