Chef De Partie

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in England is looking for a skilled Chef De Partie to join their exceptional culinary team. The role includes preparing and cooking delicious dishes, maintaining high culinary standards, and supporting menu development. The position offers an on-target earning potential of £37,685.43 annually based on a 45-hour contract, along with a range of perks including well-stocked colleague spaces and company socials. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Exclusive staff rates

Biannual company socials

Seasonal Smart Fridges with meals

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Uniform provided and maintained

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver results to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Responsibility and initiative to explore issues and generate new ideas.
• Positive mindset with charismatic professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for various dining options.
• Maintain the highest culinary standards in the kitchen.
• Support the culinary team in developing innovative menus.

Skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Passion for hospitality

Team player

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa‑Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.

We are looking for a skilled Chef De Partie to join our exceptional Culinary team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £37,685.43 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £30,685.43 plus a qualified estimate of £7,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You will be preparing and cooking delicious food for our Brasserie, Glasshouse Restaurant, Chinese specialty restaurant, Members Club private restaurant or In Room Dining.


• You will be involved in full preparation of all aspects of the kitchen. Delivering delicious food and drink is at the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, you will be consistent in delivering service that delights.


• You will play a key part in delivering the food vision and maintaining the concept for the assigned restaurants, as well as helping to support the senior team with developing innovative menus and identifying new culinary opportunities.


• Maintaining the highest culinary standards through clear communication, recognising performance, embracing change and helping to create a healthy working culture.

Who we are looking for?

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.


• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.


• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic


• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills


• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail


• A genuine passion for hospitality.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well‑being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.


• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.


• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).


• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.


• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.


• Added protection of both our pension and life assurance schemes.


• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.


• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.


• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus scheme.


• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.


• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro‑ratio basis regardless of your role.


• It is estimated that in 2025, our full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £7,000 in addition to their annual salary.