Demi Chef de Partie - Gordon Ramsay at The Mere

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

To support the Chef de Partie in delivering exceptional 5‑star cuisine by preparing high‑quality dishes, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, and contributing to smooth, efficient kitchen operations.

• Preparing dishes to the high standards of our distinctive 5‑star cuisine
• Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are understood and never compromised
• Supporting the Chef de Partie and chefs in your section
• Assisting with producing dishes to specification, ensuring quality and consistency
• Supporting smooth service in your section through clear communication and efficient organisation
• Sharing ideas to help improve the operation and overall F&B offering
• Being knowledgeable in all food hygiene and health & safety.
• Taking a proactive approach to reporting issues such as equipment faults or process improvements

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, ideally within a luxury hospitality setting
• Experience of supporting the running of a section in a kitchen and ability to motivate others
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
• Confidence in speaking with colleagues at all levels in the hotel
• Enthusiastic and positive personality and ability to build trusting relationships with others
• Proven organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines with quality results
• GNVQ Level 2 or 3

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people