Chef de Partie

We are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Ballihoo kitchen team at Lower Mill Estate. The Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting dishes, and looking for creative ways to enhance our menu and dining experience.
Location Lower Mill Estate - Cirencester
Reporting to Head Chef
Salary £12.50 per hour plus TRONC
Hours This role will be a minimum of 30 hours per week, with the opportunity to work 40+ hours during high season (during school holidays).

The team work flexibly to support each other and a range of day, night and weekend shifts are available to suit.

What can we offer you?

· Generous annual leave allowance, plus an extra day off for your birthday and the ability to buy back up to 5 days leave per year

· NHS Top Up Scheme (for example money off dentists, prescriptions, hospital parking)

· Discounted shopping and benefits platform including a cycle-to-work scheme

· Access to the lake and free equipment hire for the family

· Free access to gym and swimming pools *when available

· Discounted spa sessions

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Mental health and wellbeing programme

· Reward and recognition schemes

· Eye check and flu vaccines vouchers

What you’ll be doing:

· Working alongside the Head Chef to create an innovative menu

· Creating fresh and seasonal dishes

· Running a kitchen section independently and competently

· Maintaining impeccable levels of food hygiene and kitchen safety

We’d love you to have:

· The ability to demonstrate basic cooking skills

· A solid understanding of ingredients and flavour profiles

· Experience of working in a professional kitchen

· A desire to work in a supportive, close-knit team

Habitat First Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of background, to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to our team. If you’re interested but not sure if you have the right skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

We are happy to talk through any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process and beyond.

If you would like to apply for the role without a CV, please contact us on 01285 863 289 and we will be happy to discuss alternative options.

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this.

A DBS is required for all roles.

A driving licence and access to a car is recommended before applying, as our Estates are not walkable from public transport links.

Habitat First Group is committed to being a Disability Confident employer.