Chef de Partie - Zero Hours

WSH Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

28 days holiday, increasing with long‑

Perkbox discounts

Workplace pension

Job summary

WSH Group is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie for its vibrant Boxford establishment near Newbury. You will work in a growing Mediterranean kitchen, preparing fresh seasonal dishes and supporting a high-volume service.

The role involves maintaining food safety standards, stock control, and section leadership with opportunities to progress to Junior Sous within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Leaving Cert level education or above.
• NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, stock rotation and food labelling.
• Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are maintained at all times.
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
• Own your section within a growing Mediterranean kitchen, using fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Opportunity to learn and develop and potential to progress to Junior Sous

Skills

Cooking techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Education

Leaving Cert or equivalent

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Join a growing brigade of chefs as we build The Boxford Mediterranean and artisanal pizza concept.

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.

We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

To create individual, world-class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

How? By being a destination employer, renowned for industry-leading career development, training, and mentorship - and translating that investment in people into a culture of pride, accountability and ultimately success.

The Boxford, nestled 10 minutes from Newbury, is built on a site that was formerly occupied by ‘The Bell Inn’, a rural roadside inn that captured passing trade on the road to Newbury. What was then a Victorian public house and 1980s annex was then turned into a modern and welcoming new restaurant in 2023. A family-friendly dining and drinks destination that specialises in fresh Seasonal Mediterraneancuisine with fresh pasta, wood-fired sourdough pizza, events and evolving menu development, in the scenic Berkshire countryside.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join the team at our vibrant new establishment.

Salary: available upon request

About the Chef de Partie role:

• Food preparation, stock rotation and food labelling
• Ensuring high levels of Food and Health & Safety are maintained at all times
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
• Own your section within a growing Mediterranean kitchen, using fresh seasonal ingredients
• Opportunity to learn and develop and potential to progress toJunior Sous

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced, high volume kitchen.

Hours per week: Zero Hours

Qualifications

• Proficiency in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines
• Leaving Cert level education or above
• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Additional Information

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our Perkbox scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme