Demi Chef de Partie

Ennismore International Management Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff rates

Biannual socials

Estelleversary surprises

Colleague spaces stocked

Uniforms provided

Onsite seamstresses

Staff meals during shift

Pension and life assurance schemes

Job summary

Estelle Manor is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join our culinary team at our Oxfordshire estate. You will assist in food preparation across our restaurants, contribute to all aspects of kitchen prep, and help deliver high-quality, consistent dishes using quality ingredients.

You will support the senior team with health and safety standards, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and bring enthusiasm, initiative and a collaborative spirit to the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset and initiative to explore issues and generate ideas.
• Enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for all restaurant outlets.
• Involved in full prep of kitchen operations, delivering high-quality dishes.
• Support senior team in maintaining food safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure consistent service.

Skills

Under pressure

Team player

Time management

Organisation

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a skilled Demi Chef De Partie to join our exceptional Culinary team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £38,005 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £31,005 plus a qualified estimate of £7,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You will be assisting in the food preparation for all of our restaurants.
• You will be involved in full preparation of all aspects of the kitchen. Delivering delicious food and drink is at the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, you will be consistent in delivering service that delights.
• Supporting the senior team in delivering high quality, memorable food to all of our guests and members.
• Assisting the kitchen's senior leadership in managing all food health and safety related standards.

Who we are looking for?

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality.

What’s in it for you?

AtEstelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you arevalued,supported, andcelebrated.

Here atEstelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £7,000 in addition to their annual salary.