Do you have a passion for crafting high-quality, from-scratch cuisine and want to be part of a family-run company with room to grow? Join us as a Chef de Partie and help us create exceptional banquet menus for unforgettable wedding celebrations. Work in a supportive kitchen team under the guidance of highly skilled Head Chefs, preparing exquisite pre-ordered menus without the hassle of split shifts. If you’re dedicated to your craft and love the idea of advancing within a growing team, keep reading!
What You Can Expect from Us:
* Dedicated Training & Development: We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting your career growth within our group.
* Competitive Pay: Regular salary reviews in line with industry standards, with ample progression opportunities.
About You – The Role:
As our Chef de Partie, you’ll be an essential part of delivering impeccable food quality that matches our reputation as Britain’s Premier Wedding Venue. You’ll work a designated quota of weddings across the year, developing your planning skills and culinary expertise along the way. We aim to develop our chefs to allow for growth and promotion within the brigade in the future..
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and set up your station at the start of each shift, ensuring readiness for smooth service.
* Assist with all food prep, including marinating, cutting, and pre-cooking, as required.
* Execute a portion of each plated dish to our high standards, maximizing guest satisfaction.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization within your area, adhering to all health and safety standards.
* Store ingredients correctly and manage inventory to minimize waste.
* Collaborate with in-house departments for seamless operations and communication.
* Support in new menu preparation and contribute to creative food presentation.
* Produce food of the highest quality in line with Country House Weddings standards, even in the Head Chef’s absence.
* Ensure adherence to recipes, quality guidelines, and all health and hygiene requirements, with documentation maintained.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a high-quality kitchen environment.
* Familiarity with food safety protocols and willingness to undergo first-aid training.
* Passionate about culinary excellence and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Perks & Benefits:
* Free On-Site Parking: Convenient parking at all venues.
* Referral Program: Earn rewards when referring new team members.
* Wagestream Access: Take control of your earnings with Wagestream ensuring your wages can be accessed early if required.
Join our team and be part of a supportive, creative, and dynamic kitchen team that values your growth and expertise. Apply today to take the next step in your culinary career with Country House Weddings!
A stunning Tudor Gothic-style mansion, surrounded by 10 acres of manicured grounds and parkland, steeped in history and exuding elegance, Holmewood Hall is the perfect venue for a wedding. With a striking red-brick exterior, there is an abundance of beauty and charm throughout the whole house and has a beautiful ceremony room boasting an 18-carat gold leaf ceiling, multiple reception rooms, a great bar and disco room, and also ample accommodation for guests to stay the night.
Our beautiful wedding venue had its first wedding in 2019 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.
From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.