Chef de Partie - Milton Hill House

The Venues Collection; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a stylish hotel and event venue, seeking a passionate Chef de Partie. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences in a beautiful setting. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this role offers not just a job, but a chance to grow within a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, live-in accommodation, and a range of attractive benefits including healthcare, discounts, and ongoing training. If you have a passion for food and a flair for creativity, this could be your perfect opportunity!

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off

Medicash healthcare benefits

Free meals on duty

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly benefits

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Travel discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Financial wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on food preparation.
• Understanding of health and safety standards in food production.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chef in daily food preparation activities.
• Monitor inventory and ensure high-quality food production.
• Support the development of commis chefs.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and safety guidelines

Attention to detail

Innovation in cooking

Education

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Chef de Partie at Milton Hill House

£31,000 per annum

Live-in accommodation available

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us create exceptional food experiences at Milton Hill House on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

Milton Hill House is a stylish hotel, conference, event, and wedding venue committed to delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. Located in Abingdon near Oxford and surrounded by 22 acres of tranquil parkland, our hotel offers stunning views and is a preferred choice for accommodation, conferences, weddings, and corporate events.

With over 20 meeting rooms, 114 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar, and onsite leisure club, we offer a comprehensive experience.

We reward your hard work with the following benefits:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Medicash healthcare benefits (including dental, optical, therapy treatments, up to 4 dependents)
• Aviva Digicare free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & wellbeing discounts (Nuffield Health, Pure Gym, and more)
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and others
• Shopping discounts up to 15% at high street and online stores
• Free meals on duty
• Vodafone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional leave after maternity leave
• Family-friendly benefits, including a day off for your baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Financial wellbeing programs and salary finance options

Could you bring your spark to Milton Hill House? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the sous chef in daily food preparation activities
• Monitor inventory and expiration dates of raw ingredients
• Support the development of commis chefs
• Ensure high-quality food production, preparation, and presentation
• Adhere to all relevant standards

Who you are:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of health and safety, food safety guidelines, including COSHH and HACCP
• A passion for food and confidence to innovate
• Great attention to detail

Who we are:

Milton Hill House is part of The Venues Collection, a division of Levy UK + Ireland, within the Compass Group. We work at some of the world's premier venues, delivering legendary food, drink, and hospitality experiences. Our partnerships include Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and others.

We are passionate about great food and exceptional service, committed to sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to be Net Zero by 2027, partner with the British Paralympic Association, and ensure all team members earn at least the Real or London Living Wage.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in creating a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive and contribute their talents.