Chef de partie

Waverleyabbeyhouse; Farnham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Abbey is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Farnham, Surrey. The role involves preparing fresh food, supporting a busy events service and working alongside our Head Chef to deliver high-quality hospitality. You’ll join a friendly, dedicated team with a positive, learning mindset.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour week, on-site at Waverley Abbey House. Salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, with an emphasis on learning and contributing to weddings and

Qualifications

• Some professional kitchen experience is required.
• Solid basic kitchen skills and a good eye for detail.
• Positive attitude and appetite to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food and assist in delivering events and services.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and the kitchen team.
• Contribute to creating memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Positive attitude to learn

Job description

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at Waverley Abbey.Set in beautiful surroundings just outside Farnham, our kitchen serves everything from relaxed café food to weddings, events and special gatherings. It’s a varied role in a busy, friendly kitchen where good food, thoughtful hospitality and doing things well really matter.You’ll work closely with our Head Chef and the wider team, preparing fresh food, helping deliver events and services, and playing your part in creating the kind of experience our guests remember.You don’t need to know everything already. We’re looking for someone with some professional kitchen experience, solid basic skills, a good eye for detail and, above all, a positive attitude and appetite to learn.

Type of contract

Full-time - shift pattern

Salary

£26,000-£28,000 per annum

Hours of work

40 hours per week

Place of work

Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey

Key dates

Apply by 20 September 2026