Demi Chef de Partie, Billiards

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rates

Biannual socials

Estelleversary gifts

Uniform provided

Onsite seamstress

Pension

Job summary

Estelle Manor is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join our culinary team at a rural Oxfordshire estate. You will assist in food preparation across all restaurants, ensuring simple yet high-quality dishes using premium ingredients.

You will support senior staff in delivering memorable dining experiences and help uphold health and safety standards in the kitchen. A passion for hospitality and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Initiative to explore issues and generate ideas with creative thinking.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and charisma.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation for all restaurants.
• Involved in full preparation of all kitchen aspects, delivering delicious food with quality ingredients.
• Support senior team in delivering high quality, memorable food to guests and members.
• Assist kitchen leadership in managing all food health and safety standards.

Skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Hospitality passion

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Creative thinking

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 £29,786.59 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £36,806.59 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, health cash plan 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.