Chef de Partie

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

Job summary

A renowned hospitality establishment in Mortimer seeks a Chef de Partie to join their dynamic kitchen team. You'll enhance your culinary skills, support junior chefs, and create exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including career progression opportunities and complimentary facility use. Join us and be part of a passionate team focused on excellence.

Benefits

£14.79 per hour

Paid holiday allowance

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Team appreciation events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we\'re 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.

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.

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

Responsibilities

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

We have a variety of shifts available to suit your lifestyle including weekend shifts, plus a share of service charge.

What we look for in a Chef de Partie

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

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.

• £14.79 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• 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.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities.
• 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.