Chef de Partie

Principal Hayley Hotels; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Job summary

De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton Under Edge is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the busy kitchen brigade. You’ll own your section, prepare, cook and present dishes across breakfast, conferences, restaurant and events.

You’ll mentor Commis and Demi Chefs, maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, and ensure smooth service. The role is full-time and rosters include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The hotel offers a historic Grade II listed setting with modern facilities.

Qualifications

• You'll have previous experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment.
• You'll be confident running your own section and delivering consistently high standards during service.
• You'll have a great eye for detail and take pride in the food you prepare and present.
• You'll enjoy being part of a brigade and supporting less experienced chefs to develop.
• You'll be organised and able to work calmly and efficiently when service gets busy.

Responsibilities

• Own your section, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Support Commis and Demi Chefs, sharing knowledge and helping them develop their skills.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.
• Work with the brigade to ensure the section is organised and ready for service.
• Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently, even during peak times.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchen brigade experience

Attention to detail

Leadership to mentor juniors

Job description

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen brigade at De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton Under Edge. As a Chef de Partie with De Vere you'll work as part of a busy brigade preparing and delivering food across a variety of dining experiences. From breakfast and conference lunches to restaurant and bar menus, weddings and special events, there'll be plenty of variety in your day. You'll take ownership of your section, preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard while making sure service runs smoothly. You'll also support our Commis and Demi Chefs, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their skills and confidence. Working closely with the rest of the brigade, you'll make sure your section is organised and ready for service while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety. This is a full-time position, working on a weekly rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

• You'll have previous experience as a Chef within a busy kitchen environment.
• You'll be confident running your own section and delivering consistently high standards during service.
• You'll have a great eye for detail and take pride in the food you prepare and present.
• You'll enjoy being part of a brigade and supporting less experienced chefs to develop.
• You'll be organised and able to work calmly and efficiently when service gets busy.
  De Vere Tortworth Court is a hotel that definitely has the WOW factor: a magnificent Grade II listed mansion house in South Gloucestershire, complete with sweeping drive entrance, Victorian arboretum and 30 acres of grounds making it a truly unique place to work. There are 201 bedrooms and suites, 14 meeting and event spaces including the Atrium, 2 Restaurants and bars and a Leisure Club & Spa offering treatments.
• £14.68 per hour plus a share of the Hotel Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Stream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

Your commute: we're just a short way from J14 of the M5 and 20 mins from Bristol Parkway station, and commutable by car from Bristol, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud and the southern Cotswolds. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.