Chef de Partie

The Bell at Stow; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts on meals and stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

The Bell at Stow in the English countryside is hiring a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team and uphold our tradition of high-quality, fresh food. You will work under the Head Chef, crafting dishes for guests and contributing to daily specials in a welcoming environment.

We offer ongoing training through our development programmes, apprenticeships, and masterclasses, plus staff discounts, weekly pay, a Pension Scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef stepping up with a passion for producing high-quality fresh food.
• Demonstrate a drive to deliver fantastic food every time and maintain a welcoming kitchen environment.
• Be a hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor and actively contribute to menu development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be a proactive team player with strong communication.
• Support Head Chef in designing and delivering new dishes and daily specials.
• Show strong planning and organisational skills to control GP and labour.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes with attention to plating and taste.
• Work hands-on with the team to prepare and present meals to spec.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on new dishes and menu ideas.
• Assist in managing kitchen workflow and stock to maintain standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Bell Inn sits proudly on the periphery of Stow-on-the-wold, one of the gems in the Cotswolds. Steeped in history the town is the perfect location from which to explore both the stunning countryside and charming towns around every corner.

The Inn is 350 years old approx; we aim to provide the very best in offering great food and premium service at the Inn but take great care not to dilute any of its ancient characters.

With fourteen beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms we consider ourselves one of the leading Inns in the Cotswolds.

The Inn boasts a rare front garden/terrace which is the perfect place to relax in Summer with a glass of rosé or you can sit by our log burner and warm up in the Winter with a pint or Youngs ale.

We believe we are the perfect place for those looking for a role within the hospitality industry. I pride myself on giving my staff the best possible work life balance and we play hard work hard. There is tremendous loyalty within the team reflecting I believe a healthy and fun environment in which to work.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

Weare looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef lookingfor their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare forproducing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic foodevery time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / KitchenSupervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be anactive team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams