Chef de Partie

Doddington Farms LLP; Dry Doddington; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of staff tips

Discounted or free food

Employee discount across retail areas

Company events

Free on-site parking

Long-service rewards

Additional two days’ annual leave

Job summary

Doddington Hall & Gardens is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our hospitality team, overseeing a kitchen section across cafés, restaurant and Coach House. You’ll work with estate-grown and local ingredients to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes and help develop junior chefs.

With 45 hours per week and daytime shifts, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards, managing stock and ensuring food hygiene while supporting a busy service and seasonal menus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience running or taking responsibility for a kitchen section.
• A genuine passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the organisation and running of your designated kitchen section
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards
• Support and develop junior chefs and Commis Chefs
• Contribute towards seasonal menu development
• Work with fresh estate-grown and locally sourced ingredients
• Maintain effective stock control and minimise food waste
• Ensure excellent standards of food hygiene and safety
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy services

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our hospitality team at Doddington Hall & Gardens.

Working across our cafés, restaurant and Coach House, you’ll play an important role in producing fresh, seasonal food using quality ingredients from our own estate and some of the best local producers.

Our estate produce includes Lincoln Red beef, estate game, honey, seasonal fruit and vegetables from our Kitchen Garden, alongside foraged and locally sourced ingredients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to develop their career within a varied and ambitious hospitality operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for the organisation and running of your designated kitchen section

Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards

Support and develop junior chefs and Commis Chefs

Contribute towards seasonal menu development

Work with fresh estate-grown and locally sourced ingredients

Maintain effective stock control and minimise food waste

Ensure excellent standards of food hygiene and safety

Support the wider kitchen team during busy services

What We’re Looking For:

Ideally a minimum of three years’ experience in a professional kitchen

Experience running or taking responsibility for a kitchen section

A genuine passion for fresh food and seasonal ingredients

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure

A positive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to support colleagues

Working Pattern:

45 hours per week, working 5 days over 7

Predominantly daytime shifts, although some evening work is required for restaurant services, weddings and events.

Applicants must have their own transport due to the lack of public transport links to Doddington.

Share of staff tips

Discounted or free food

Employee discount across retail areas

Company events

Free on-site parking

Long-service rewards

Additional two days’ annual leave after five years’ service

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