Chef de Partie

The Lodge at Glendorn; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious castle hotel in Bristol is seeking a passionate Chef De Partie to join their talented kitchen team. You will be responsible for food preparation and service, ensuring high-quality standards and contributing to menu development in a unique castle setting. This full-time role offers competitive salary and additional perks, including accommodation options, training programs, and employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Paid day off on your birthday

Off-site accommodation possible

Complimentary stay after probation

Training programs

Discounts on hotel accommodation

Uniform provided

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a 3 AA Rosette environment or 5 years in a 2 AA Rosette role.
• Calm and mature, thriving under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ambition to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service food in a designated section.
• Maintain high level of food quality.
• Assist with menu development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Menu development

Food safety procedures

Job description

Company Description

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Job Description

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary £30,000 per annum
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid everymonth, about 3.5k annually)
• You will be responsible for the preparation and service in a particular section supporting the team and helping colleagues
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Assisting with the development of menus
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food.
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette environment is ideal or at least 5 years’ experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above.
• A calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure.
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Ambition to succeed

Additional Information

• 28days holiday a year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Off-site staff accommodation possible
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3months’ probation period passed.
• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages
• Recognition programmes
• Access to online training facilities
• Career development programmes
• Uniform provided and free parking available