Chef de Partie

The Clockspire; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

28 days holiday increasing with length

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Clockspire is a renowned restaurant in Milborne Port, Somerset, currently seeking a Commis Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and contribute to innovative menu planning. You will help maintain food quality, safety, and timely service, working within a team that values precision and collaboration.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group, with a focus on development, training, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the Benugocore values.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service.
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met.
• Contribute to innovative menu planning.
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service.
• Support events and functions alongside school life.

Skills

Commis Chef experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Job description

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.
We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

To create individual, world-class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

How? By being a destination employer, renowned for industry-leading career development, training, and mentorship - and translating that investment in people into a culture of pride, accountability and ultimately success.

‘Elegance and excellence in every detail’

The Clockspire, was originally built by Sir William Medlycott in 1864 as a school which has been brought back to its former glory creating a warm and welcoming restaurant. Set by the quaint Somerset village of Milborne Port, the restaurant offers a memorable experience from a spectacular view by the large windows and lofted ceilings with statement chandeliers to seasonal and locally foraged exceptional dishes along with carefully selected wines.

Find out more about The Clockspire by visiting our website:

At The Clockspire we want to provide an amazing experience for our guests, focused on delicious food and drink with a creative flair and a passion for seasonal ingredients, we want to share this love with our guests and our teams and create memories and incredible opportunities, as part of a growing restaurant group (WSH Restaurants) there is potential to grow and develop with exciting opportunities.

Company Description

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.
We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

To create individual, world-class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

How? By being a destination employer, renowned for industry-leading career development, training, and mentorship - and translating that investment in people into a culture of pride, accountability and ultimately success.

‘Elegance and excellence in every detail’

The Clockspire, was originally built by Sir William Medlycott in 1864 as a school which has been brought back to its former glory creating a warm and welcoming restaurant. Set by the quaint Somerset village of Milborne Port, the restaurant offers a memorable experience from a spectacular view by the large windows and lofted ceilings with statement chandeliers to seasonal and locally foraged exceptional dishes along with carefully selected wines.

Find out more about The Clockspire by visiting our website:

At The Clockspire we want to provide an amazing experience for our guests, focused on delicious food and drink with a creative flair and a passion for seasonal ingredients, we want to share this love with our guests and our teams and create memories and incredible opportunities, as part of a growing restaurant group (WSH Restaurants) there is potential to grow and develop with exciting opportunities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Motivate the team to deliver high standards of food and service
• Ensure food safety and allergen controls are consistently met
• Contribute to innovative menu planning
• Manage mise en place and ensure smooth, timely service
• Support events and functions alongside school life

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in as a Commis Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the Benugocore values

Additional Information

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gymmemberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme