Chef De Partie - Old Windsor

De Vere; Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Voucher for shopping

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with

Staff discounts and 50% F&B discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor is seeking a skilled Chef to join a busy kitchen. You will prepare, cook and present dishes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene while supporting and mentoring Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.

This full-time role offers regular progression opportunities within a dynamic brigade. The position involves 40 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends on a rota; overtime is paid, with service charge, and employees benefit from

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your designated section, showcasing your culinary skills and attention to detail
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across the kitchen
• Work in a team environment, where you'll continually learn and develop, with clear opportunities to progress your career

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior chefs

Health & food safety

Job description

• Work in a team environment, where you'll continually learn and develop, with clear opportunities to progress your career with De Vere
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your designated section, showcasing your culinary skills and attention to detail
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented and passionate brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across the kitchen
  Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain our health & safety standards
• Attention to detail to help create memorable culinary experiences for our guests
  This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends on a rota basis. Any overtime is paid, alongside a share of service charge., 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• 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.
• 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.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• 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.

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings. Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading. 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.