Chef de Partie

Old Edwards Inn and Spa; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique hotel and restaurant in Thornbury is seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join their team. The role involves preparing and serving food, ensuring high standards of quality, and assisting in menu development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the culinary arts and experience in a rosette environment. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,000 per annum, with additional service charge and tips, and various employee benefits including staff accommodation and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Paid day off on your birthday

Off-site staff accommodation possible

Complimentary stay at the castle after probation

Training programs

Discounts on hotel accommodation and food

Qualifications

• Experience at 3 AA Rosette environment or 5 years in 2 AA Rosette role.
• Passion for food and the culinary industry.
• Calm and mature approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in your section.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in menu development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Job description

Overview

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Job Details

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary £30,000 per annum
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid everymonth, about 3.5k annually)
• You will be responsible for the preparation and service in a particular section supporting the team and helping colleagues
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Assisting with the development of menus
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food.
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette environment is ideal or at least 5 years’ experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above.
• A calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure.
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Ambition to succeed

Additional Information

• 28days holiday a year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Off-site staff accommodation possible
• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3months’ probation period passed.
• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities
• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages
• Recognition programmes
• Access to online training facilities
• Career development programmes
• Uniform provided and free parking available