Senior Chef de Partie

THE PIG; Madehurst; On-site; GBP 31,346 - 38,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free B&B staff stays

35% discount on food, beverages & treatments

Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)

Take home goods at cost price

Free access to on-demand health services

Learning & development courses

Anniversary vouchers for dinner

Job summary

THE PIG in Madehurst is looking for a Senior Chef de Partie to join their bustling kitchen team. In this role, you will manage one of the kitchen sections and oversee junior chefs while sourcing ingredients from local suppliers. The culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on creativity and mentorship. Benefits include staff stays, a discount on food and beverages, and access to health services. Candidates should have experience in a professional kitchen and a passion for cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a section in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lead and inspire junior chefs.
• Passion for using local and seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage one of the 4 sections of the kitchen.
• Oversee and mentor junior chefs.
• Create menus with local ingredients and seasonal produce.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking skills

Leadership

Passion for food

Communication

Job description

Location: THE PIG-in the South Downs, Madehurst, BN18 0NL

Pay package: OTE £34,829.52 per annum (£16.70 per hour including Tronc)

Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days

A Senior Chef de Partie role at THE PIG is like no other.

We use local suppliers within a 25-mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce, and a bit of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and above all, driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience, creativity is what we do best.

Our kitchens are fast paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual. Come with enthusiasm, your knives and a bucketful of passion and we can help you develop the rest.

Our chefs are chatty people, having constant conversations with the gardeners, local farmers, butchers, and fishmongers about what is available and what is in season.

As Senior Chef de Partie you will manage one of the 4 sections of the kitchen. You will have the opportunity to oversee each section to share your knowledge with the junior chefs.

Can you remember who inspired you to be a chef, can you do this for someone else?

We run an award-winning apprenticeship programme, as a Senior Chef de Partie you will take an active role in leading, teaching and inspiring the apprentices.

We’re seeking Senior Chef de Parties with confidence and ability to support a dynamic team. Our Senior Chef de parties can experience what we offer at more than one of our properties, as well as stepping up into a Junior Sous or Sous Chef roles.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your commitment to us you can expect something a little different:

• Staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods – cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our 'What we can do for you' section on our career's webpage: jobs.thepighotel.com

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.