Chef de Partie

De Vere; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join De Vere as a Chef de Partie at Horsley Estate, where you'll combine culinary expertise with opportunities for professional growth. Work in a vibrant environment while showcasing your skills, mentoring junior chefs, and enjoying a variety of benefits including competitive pay and career progression.

Benefits

28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days)

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

Colleague rates for overnight stays

50% discount on Food & Beverage

Access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

Company Life Assurance scheme

Monthly colleague recognition programme

Regular team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your speciality.
• Support and mentor Demi-Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs.
• Work in a busy team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene

Job description

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Would you like to join our team as a Chef de Partie at De Vere Horsley Estate, where you'll experience an exciting blend of variety, industry-leading professional development, and a vibrant work environment?

As a Chef de Partie you will:
• Work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, and have the opportunity to develop your career with De Vere
• Showcase your culinary skills by preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes within your speciality
• Support and mentor Demi-Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented brigade

This is a Full time position working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days with any overtime paid.

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

The Pay & Benefits:

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

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

• £14 per hour plus a share of the Restaurant service charge
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.