Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Bruton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as a Chef De Partie, where you'll craft exquisite dishes in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with a passionate team, creating a menu that celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the onsite farm and garden. With a commitment to exceptional service and culinary excellence, you'll be part of a tradition that values creativity and quality. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of perks that enhance your work-life balance while developing your culinary skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates plus generous tips

Flexible hours

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Nutritious food and drinks while on shift

Free annual guest experience

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Health cash plan

Life Assurance of £25,000

Discounts across Artfarm

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food to the restaurant.
• Work with the Head Chef on menu creation and development.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Collaboration

Menu Development

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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Up to £40,000 per annum, Tronc Included (£32,136 Salary plus estimated service charge per annum) working 48 hours per week, 5 days from 7.

As Chef De Partie at Artfarm, you will be responsible for a section of our open-fronted kitchen, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality food to our Italian restaurant Da Costa, Roth Bar, outside catering, and events. You will work with the Head Chef to create, develop, and maintain our inspiring menu, celebrating the best of produce from our onsite farm and walled garden.

You’ll be surrounded by a passionate team dedicated to fresh food and excellent service, driven by a desire to learn and grow. We aim to provide exceptional hospitality and go beyond for our guests, team, and community, celebrating our reputation for cooking over open fire with ingredients from our own farm and garden. This tradition has been our pride for years.

What's in it for you as Chef de Partie?

• Competitive pay rates plus generous tips
• Flexible hours—let us know what works for you, and we'll do our best to accommodate
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Nutritious food and drinks while on shift
• Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one, including a 3-course meal, cocktails, and a bottle of wine—so you can experience the magic too!
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including 12 weeks of full pay Maternity Leave and 2 weeks of full pay Paternity Leave
• Health cash plan to claim back medical expenses like dental and prescriptions
• Life Assurance of £25,000
• Discounts across Artfarm including up to 50% off rooms at The Fife Arms, up to 25% off food and drinks at our properties, up to 30% off retail products, and high street discounts via MyArtfarm app
• Social events like bowling, pizza nights, and countryside walks
• Career development and learning opportunities tailored to your goals
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Enhanced pension scheme and options to save via payroll into an ISA for financial wellbeing
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1,000

About Da Costa

Named after Iwan Wirth’s maternal grandfather from Rivamonte Agordino, Italy, Da Costa continues a century-old culinary tradition of simple, honest Northern Italian cuisine. Our menu features antipasti, homemade pasta, risottos, and daily fire-cooked specials, using seasonal ingredients from our garden and surroundings, blending Italian flair with English ingredients.

About Artfarm

Artfarm is an independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth, known for developing distinctive sites including The Fife Arms Hotel, Manuela restaurant, Roth Bar, Da Costa, and Farm Shop. Artfarm integrates art, community, education, and place to create unique experiences.