Chef de Partie

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious hotel nestled in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. As a Chef de Partie, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment, honing your culinary skills across two renowned kitchens. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and professional growth, supported by a team committed to excellence in customer service. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with a 4-day week and the potential for additional earnings through service charges and tips. Join a team that values inclusivity and personal development, making this a fantastic opportunity for aspiring chefs.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs

Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Passion for culinary arts and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
• Working across two kitchens with a focus on quality.

Skills

Food Preparation

Stock Control

Menu Input

Customer Service

Education

NVQ in Professional Cookery

Apprenticeship

Job description

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Reference: FEB20250344

Expiry date: 14:03, Fri, 16th May 2025

Location: Skipton

Benefits: Please see our Benefits & Culture Page

We have a a great development opportunity at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa for a Chef de Partie with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

You will work a 4 day week.

In addition to your salary, you will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your monthly pay by up to £194 on average.

Working across two kitchens. One being a 3AA Rosette and one being a 1AA Rosette, you will work in all areas, focusing on one section at a time.

Your duties will be varied and will include food preparation, stock control, cleaning and menu input. The role is very hands on and will give the successful candidate exceptional experience within the restaurant business. You will also get the chance to spend some time in the kitchen garden.

The Hotel is a 4 AA Red Star property, situated amidst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe with many great road links to the surrounding towns of Skipton, Ilkley and Harrogate as well as many others.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional, experienced and enthusiastic. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards.

Any formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or an NVQ in Professional Cookery would be advantageous.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.