Job Description

Chef de Partie Opportunity at Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe - Join Our Supportive Team!

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic

Chef de Partie

looking for a role that offers the perfect

work-life balance

with

daytime hours

? Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe, a family-owned business nestled in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, is looking for a dedicated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. We are committed to creating exceptional dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a warm and welcoming environment.

In this busy kitchen, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, working flexibly across multiple sections, getting ahead on prep, and collaborating with the team to ensure food is prepared to the highest quality and delivered on time. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves communicating and working as a team, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with food preparation and cooking

during service, ensuring all dishes are served to the highest standard.

Run your own section

and manage your station efficiently, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish.

Get ahead on prep

to ensure smooth service and that all necessary ingredients are ready for each shift.

Communicate effectively with the team

to ensure food quality is consistent and service is seamless.

Maintain high food safety and cleanliness standards

, ensuring the kitchen is always in top condition.

Work as part of a team

to ensure a smooth, efficient, and organized kitchen environment.

Ensure HACCP documentation

is completed to a 5 standard, maintaining the highest food safety practices.

Collaborate with the Front of House team

to ensure all customers receive exceptional food and service.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a similar kitchen role, ideally in a cafe or restaurant setting. Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and local produce. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well within a team. Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards. A love for creating home-style, comforting food that delights customers. Flexible, reliable, and a team player.

Daytime shifts

, minimum 30 hours per week, including one day at the weekend.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy

daytime hours

, giving you the perfect

work-life balance

. Be part of a

supportive, family-oriented team

in a beautiful rural setting. Opportunity to develop your culinary skills and contribute to a growing business. Work with fresh, local ingredients and create exceptional, seasonal dishes.

Ready to join our team?

Apply now, sending your CV and a brief cover letter to Natt at hradmin@denstonheall.co.uk or call us on: 01889 590050 to find out more. We can't wait to hear from you!

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

What interests you in working for Denstone Hall Farm?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025