Chef de Partie

Quince; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel, Thornbury Castle, is seeking a Chef De Partie to join their talented brigade. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,000 plus tips, with responsibilities including food preparation, menu development, and ensuring high-quality standards. The role requires a passionate chef with experience in high-standard environments and offers numerous perks including training programs, holiday, and complimentary stays.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year

Paid day off on your birthday

Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months’ probation

Training programs via internal & external professionals

Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation

Recognition programmes

Uniform provided

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Talented Chef with a professional approach and passion for food.
• Experience in high-standard environments is ideal.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, mature approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and service in a specific section.
• Ensure high level of food quality and preparation.
• Assist with menu development and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

5 years’ experience in 2 AA Rosette or above

Experience in 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment

Job description

Company Description

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our talented brigade of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Job Description

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary £30,000 per annum
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid every 2 months, about 3.5k annually)
• You will be responsible for the preparation and service in a particular section supporting the team and helping colleagues
• Ensuring high level of food quality and preparation
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Assisting with the development of menus
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food.
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment is ideal or at least 5 years’ experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above.
• A calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure.
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Ambition to succeed

Additional Information

• 28days holiday a year

• Paid day off on your birthday

• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3months’ probation period passed.

• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities

• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages

• Recognition programmes

• Access to online training facilities

• Career development programmes

• Uniform provided and free parking available