Chef de Partie

Additional Resources Ltd.; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious French Renaissance-style country house as a Chef de Partie, blending historical grandeur with modern culinary excellence. You will produce high-standard dishes, manage kitchen operations, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic team environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Free parking

Flu Jabs

Long Service Awards

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar role, ideally in fine dining.
• Strong culinary skills and confidence working independently.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes according to established menus.
• Managing a specific kitchen section during service.
• Supporting Head and Sous Chefs with kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join a prestigious French Renaissance-style country house and major National Trust property, blending historical grandeur with cultural heritage.

This full-time role offers a salary of £12.50 per hour plus a share of the discretionary service charge for a 48-hour work week and benefits.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be producing and presenting high-standard dishes while supporting the efficient running of a designated kitchen section.

You will be responsible for:

1. Preparing and cooking dishes in line with established menus and presentation standards.
2. Managing a specific section during service, ensuring ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready.
3. Supporting the Head and Sous Chefs with day-to-day kitchen operations.
4. Upholding consistency, flavour, and visual appeal across all dishes leaving your section.
5. Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in line with food safety and health guidelines.
6. Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development.
7. Assisting with stock control, minimising waste, and supporting supplier liaison.
8. Sharing ideas for seasonal menu development and dish enhancements.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Chef de Partie, CDP, Line Chef, Line Cook, Chef, Prep Cook, Prep Chef or in a similar role.
• Ideally have experience within a fine dining or 2 AA Rosette restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong culinary skills and confidence working independently on a section.
• Attention to detail in both preparation and plate presentation.
• Right to work in the UK.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Flu Jabs
• Long Service Awards
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Apply now for this exceptional Chef de Partie opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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