Chef de Partie

Cotswold Inns and Hotels Ltd.; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food and drink discount

Weekly tips

Wagestream access

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Job summary

Cotswold Inns & Hotels is seeking a Chef de Partie at The Bear on Rodborough Common to join a busy kitchen team. You will prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients and contribute to high standards of service.

You will work closely with talented chefs, embrace new techniques, and uphold a positive, collaborative workplace in a fast-paced environment. Full induction and training are provided, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within our group, while enjoying staff

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with chefs.
• Willingness to learn new cooking techniques and apply ideas to dishes.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, seasonal dishes to specification.
• Work alongside a talented kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Develop techniques and contribute ideas to menus.
• Support chefs in busy service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Team player

Fast-paced kitchen

Learning new techniques

Job description

At Cotswold Inns & Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences in some of the most beautiful locations in the Cotswold’s. Whether it’s a wedding reception, board meeting, holiday of a lifetime, or a Christmas feast, we believe in delivering warm hospitality and exceptional service with a personal touch every single day. The teams in our collection of characterful hotels thrive on individuality, integrity, and a deep connection to our communities.

With Fuller’s values at our core – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality, and always asking what’s next? – we invite you to bring your true self and grow with us in a place where tradition and personality are both treasured.

The Bear on Rodborough Common is nestled amongst the rambling hills of beautiful National Trust land. Popular with ramblers, dog walkers and golfers, expect a busy bar and accommodation with 46 rooms on site.

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.
• An excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Happy to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fresh produce.