Chef De Partie

The Woodsman; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room rates

50% off meals

Fully funded Apprenticeship

Cycle to work

Healthcare cash plans

Referral schemes

Flexible shift patterns

5-Star Service rewards

Wagestream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal communications hub

Job summary

The Woodsman in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. You will assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef, crafting mouthwatering dishes that reflect our traditional yet contemporary British style using local ingredients.

We value passion, precision, and teamwork in a fast-paced luxury setting. You will play a key role in maintaining impeccable hygiene, health and safety standards, and contributing to ongoing menu development while advancing your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in busy kitchens.
• Strong commitment to high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced luxury restaurant environment.
• Willingness to contribute creatively to menu development with local ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef in running sections and directing junior chefs.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the restaurant’s high standards with attention to detail.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and station.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Situated in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, The Woodsman Restaurant offers a traditional approach to contemporary British cooking in comfortable and convivial surroundings. We work with the seasons and source our ingredients from the bountiful English countryside as sustainably as possible. We love using wild food, and harvest much of it ourselves. All the meat on our menus is ‘nose to tail’ so the menu is ever changing, and we waste nothing.

But not only is our food impressive, our surroundings are too. Dating back to 1500, our beautiful Grade II listed building was used as an Inn between 1655 to 1661 and played host to The Royal Shakespeare Club’s annual dinner from as early as 1824. The next chapter in this buildings rich history takes it back to its roots, creating a heritage dining experience where comfort and conviviality are key.

The Role:

We are on the hunt for a Chef de Partie to join our culinary crew! If you’ve got the passion, drive, and love for cooking up a storm in the kitchen, then we want to hear from you. You’ll be part of a lively and hardworking team, where you’ll sharpen your skills and climb the culinary ladder with gusto.

Your job? Assist our Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the charge, whip up some mouthwatering dishes, and bring your own creative flair to the table.

The Ideal Candidate:

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie ready to take on a new challenge? We are seeking someone with a drive for excellence and a love for creating culinary masterpieces using the best local ingredients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, luxury restaurant environment and are committed to delivering impeccable dishes with meticulous detail, we want to hear from you! Join our team and work alongside our Head Chef to inspire and motivate your colleagues, while constantly striving for improvement in both our dishes and service. Your dedication to cleanliness, food hygiene, and health and safety will set the standard for the rest of the team.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at all Castlebridge properties for you and your friends and family, so everyone can enjoy a break away. Rates start from £50 per night, with breakfast included.
• 50% off your bill when you dine in one of our Restaurants or Bars.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programme to develop your career without a reduction in your pay.
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from just £1 per week.
• Referral schemes for referring your friends or family to join our team.
• Flexible shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone.
• Monthly colleague recognition through our 5-Star Service rewards programme and monetary rewards for long service milestones.
• Use of Wagestream financial wellbeing platform, allowing you to access your pay as and when you need it.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you.
• An internal communications hub which acts as our very own social media platform, connecting you to your colleagues and the wider group in seconds.