Job Description

Job description

JOB TITLE: CHEF DE PARTIE

DEPARTMENT: WINE TOURISM- HOSPITALITY

LOCATION: RATHFINNY WINE ESTATE, ALFRISTON

REPONSIBLE TO: GENERAL MANAGER - WINE TOURISM

THE ROLE

We have an exciting position available for a The Chef de Partie to join our team in a bustling restaurant environment on the Rathfinny Estate. The Chef de Partie is responsible for food preparation, maintaining consistent standards whilst helping chefs to develop menus. They will assist the head chef and sous chefs with the successful running of the kitchen ensuring all recipes are followed along with food practices to ensure guest satisfaction across the estate.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To prepare food from seasonally changing menus. Preparation, production, and service of food to the standard required in a timely and efficient manner. Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication amongst your direct work colleagues and colleagues in other departments Ensure compliance with inhouse HACCP and food hygiene, health, and safety systems to ensure compliance. Completing duties with an attitude of always striving to exceed standards to promote improvements and raise the quality of feedback from all guests. To maintain the day-to-day operational standards of the kitchen To take responsibility covering all areas of kitchen operations. To prepare reports including recording food temperatures.
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience managing the preparation and cooking of food in the kitchen Must have excellent diligence Disciplined, keen to share your knowledge and learn new skills Strong dedication to your craft Have good working relationships, rise to the challenge, and adapt well to change Be enthusiastic about your career, collaborator & trustworthy Professional attitude always Due to location, your own transport is essential
CULTURE AND CONDUCT

At Rathfinny Wine Estate we are committed to producing exceptional wines and experiences, enjoyed the world over, that reveal the character of our family Estate in Sussex, using methods that are kind to our land, people, community, and wider environment.

To deliver this commitment we foster an environment of high-performance and a culture of excellence which drives the production of exceptional quality products which are safe, legal and authentic, as well as providing excellent customer service.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you. Register your interest in this role by sending your up-to-date CV/cover letter to HR@rathfinnyestate.com. A right to work in the UK is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CDP15/07
Expected start date: 15/08/2025