Chef de Partie (CDP)

Tewkesbury Park Ltd.; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Gym & wellness facilities

Discounted food & drink & lodging

Training & career development

Birthday day off after 1 year

Job summary

Tewkesbury Park Ltd. is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie who loves food and takes pride in their craft. You’ll work in our busy hotel, restaurant, events or fresh-food kitchen and contribute to the award-winning team.

Your responsibilities cover running your section, planning mise en place, quality and hygiene, helping Apprentices, and supporting weddings and events. We offer straight shifts, a competitive salary, a birthday day off after one year, free meals and uniform, plus

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food and craft.
• Strong culinary and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Great teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive role model and support Commis Chefs and Apprentices.
• Take ownership of your section and daily mise en place.
• Prepare, cook and present consistently high-quality dishes.
• Control food waste and understand food cost and commercial performance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning mindset

Job description

We’re looking for a chef who loves food, takes pride in their craft and is excited by the opportunity to create great dishes using exceptional ingredients.

You may currently be working as a Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in a busy hotel, restaurant, events or fresh-food kitchen.

Your main responsibilities will be:

People

• Be a positive role model and support Commis Chefs and Apprentices
• Share knowledge and contribute to a strong, supportive kitchen team
• Learn from and work alongside experienced chefs within the award-winning team

Planning

• Take ownership of your section and daily mise en place
• Be organised, prepared and ready for every service
• Read and understand daily function sheets, bookings and service requirements
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements, busy services and special requests
• Support restaurant, weddings, meetings and events

Product

• Prepare, cook and present consistently high-quality dishes
• Embrace our food concept, with a focus on seasonality, local sourcing and the best of British produce
• Maintain excellent standards of quality, presentation and food hygiene
• Contribute ideas to specials and seasonal menus

Profit

• Control food waste and portion sizes
• Understand the importance of food cost and commercial performance

About You

You’ll be a Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie with experience in a busy, fresh-food kitchen.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for food and food creation
• Strong culinary and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Great teamwork and communication
• A desire to learn, develop and progress

What’s In It For You…

We’re committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant and enjoyable working environment for all of our team.

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll receive upon joining us:

What We Offer

• Straight shifts – NO SPLIT SHIFTS
• Competitive salary + service charge/tips
• Birthday day off after 1 year
• Company sick pay after qualifying period
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Free use of gym & wellness facilities
• Discounted food, drink & accommodation
• Training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to work alongside Executive Chef Anuj Thakur and his award-winning team

The Nitty-Gritty…

LOCATION: Tewkesbury Park, Gloucestershire, GL20 7DN
SALARY: £28,000 – £28,500 per annum
HOURS: Full time – 40 hours per week contracted, including evenings & weekends