Chef de Partie

De Vere Ltd.; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen brigade in East Horsley. In this role, you'll prepare and present exceptional dishes while supporting a passionate team. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy kitchen and a strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.39, alongside benefits such as paid holidays, free meals, and access to leisure facilities. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid holiday allowance

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Access to discounts on retail and leisure activities

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Flexible access to pay through Wagestream

Regular team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain health & safety.
• Attention to detail to create memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment with opportunities to progress your career.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes showcasing culinary skills.
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen environment

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Join our Kitchen brigade at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey and learn from our award winning and supportive Head Chef, Ben Parris

As a Chef de Partie at De Vere, you’ll be a vital member of our kitchen brigade, playing a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences to our guests.

Responsibilities

As a Chef de Partie, you will:

• Work in a team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, with clear opportunities to progress your career with De Vere
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your designated section, showcasing your culinary skills and attention to detail
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented and passionate brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across the kitchen

Qualifications

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain our health & safety standards
• Attention to detail to help create memorable culinary experiences for our guests

Benefits

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Chef de Partie.

• £13.39 per hour
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.