Chef De Partie

Westerham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Our Business:



We pride ourselves on our excellent hospitality from our two AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and are looking for someone to join our team as a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis.

'Licet Esse Beatis' sits above our front door at Squerryes Court. It means 'permitted to be joyful' and we have been in the business of creating joy for nearly 300 years.

We are a boutique English wine brand, producing vintage sparkling wine from fruit grown on our 2,500 acre Estate. Located high on the North Downs, our vines grow on a pure white chalk seam fed by a mineral rich aquifer nestled deep below the spiritual Pilgrim's Way. We released our first vintage in 2014 and launched our tours and tastings in 2019.

Our restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, offering a la carte dining, tasting menus, Sunday roasts, private dining and events.

Job Summary



We are looking for a talented, forward-thinking Chef de Partie with at least three years of high-quality kitchen experience, or someone who is looking to take that next step up to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on working in a team, has a passion for cooking, and an understanding of our values and ethos. They will be focused on delivering the best experience possible for our guests and are eager to learn and challenge themselves.

This role is crucial in the smooth running of the kitchen. You'll be working with other members of the team and ensuring the very best use of the produce and preservation techniques that we use. You need to be creative and have an impeccable attention to detail.

The salary is a package of up to 13 per hour with a maximum of 48 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have:

A mature outlook, quality driven, with impeccable attention-to-detail Excellent communication and organisational skills A friendly and approachable manner A genuine passion for the hospitality industry, the role and taking on responsibilities Ability to ensure the smooth-running of the kitchen, working closely with the senior chefs to execute instructions Have a high standard of food preparation skills, attention to detail, portion control and minimal wastage Skills to assist the senior chefs, where required, in recipe and dish development Organisation skills and be able to maintain high standards of a 2 AA rosette kitchen Ensure high levels of health and safety standards plus cleanliness of kitchen and all associated equipment Deliver an exceptional experience for our guests from the kitchen and in the dining room Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by a member of the management.
The benefits of working for us:

Our people are the most important part of our business, and we provide a fantastic place to grow and develop your skills with excellent pay and good work/life balance.

We offer:

Competitive salary and service charge Staff discounts across the group Career development and internal and external training opportunities The opportunity to work with exciting, interesting, and seasonal ingredients that we have grown, foraged or preserved Freshly cooked staff meals.

Join us at Squerryes and be part of a joyful, ambitious, and estate-led food journey.



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 48 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3380085
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Westerham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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