Demi CDP, Luxury 5-Star Country Hotel | Hampshire

Demi Chef de Partie

Luxury 5-Star Country Hotel | Hampshire

£29,470 + Approx £7,800 Tronc (Circa £37,270) Plus Paid Overtime

We are recruiting a Demi Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at an award-winning 5-star countryside hotel in Hampshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef looking to develop their skills within a high-quality kitchen focused on seasonal produce, sustainability and exceptional cooking.

Set in a beautiful rural location, this property offers the chance to work with some of the best ingredients in the region, including produce grown directly from the hotel’s own organic farm.

Due to the location, your own transport is required unless you are taking advantage of the available accommodation.

The Food

The kitchen operates across two dining concepts, both built around the same philosophy:

Seasonal, ingredient-led cookingStrong focus on provenance and sustainabilityWorking closely with local and independent suppliersAllowing quality ingredients to speak for themselves

The hotel has its own organic farm, supplying many of the ingredients used across the kitchens, including herbs, dairy, lamb, chicken and other seasonal produce.

Menus change regularly based on availability, giving chefs the opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and develop their skills.

The Dining Experiences

One side of the operation is a unique open-fire dining experience, where guests sit around the fire and watch the chefs cook.

The restaurant seats approximately 45 guests and focuses on a relaxed sharing-style menu, with dishes cooked fresh to order and served throughout the evening.

This is an opportunity to learn open-fire cooking techniques and work in a kitchen where the cooking is visible throughout the guest experience.

The second dining concept offers all-day dining, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a strong focus on seasonal produce, sustainability and farm-to-table cooking.

The Role

As Demi Chef de Partie, you will:

Support the senior chefs across the kitchenDevelop your section skillsWork with fresh, seasonal produceLearn from experienced chefs in a high-quality environmentHave the opportunity to rotate across different areas of the kitchen

This role would suit a chef with previous kitchen experience who has a strong work ethic, a passion for food and a desire to progress.

Salary & Benefits

£29,470 salaryTronc after probationAverage tronc earnings of approximately £650 per month40-hour contractOvertime paid for additional hours workedUp to 6 months live-in accommodation available (at your expense)

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