Chef de Partie

Bel & The Dragon; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Wagestream early access to earnings

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction and training

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Kingsclere kitchen. You will prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients and work closely with our team to maintain high quality and consistency across menu offerings.

We value learning and development, and you will have opportunities to contribute ideas, refine techniques and grow within our supportive hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Prepare fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Support and work with talented chefs.
• Show interest in learning new cooking techniques and contributing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Support and work alongside talented chefs.
• Learn new cooking techniques and contribute ideas to dishes.

Skills

Food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Team collaboration

Job description

At Bel & The Dragon, we don’t just offer jobs – we are offering a chance to be part of something special. Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all. Every location has its own character, and so do the people who work here. Whether it’s a quiet corner by the fire or a lively evening at the bar, we create moments that feel personal and real.

As part of the Fuller’s family, our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who cares about quality, enjoys making people feel at home, and wants to be part of a team that’s proud of what it does, we would love to meet you.

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere, takes its place within the heart of the village. This Country Inn offers nine beautiful en-suite bedrooms in addition to an attractive bar, restaurant & terrace.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Support and work alongside talented chefs.
• Interest in learning new cooking techniques and putting ideas into dishes.