We are looking for a talented Chef De Partie to join our talented team at Updown Farmhouse.
Location: Finglesham, Deal (CT14), CT14 0EF
Salary: From £14 to £17 per hour
Updown is a multi award winning luxury Hotel & Restaurant set in a magical former farmstead with acres of beautiful gardens and woodland.
We serve breakfast, lunch & dinner in the main restaurant as well as room service and we have a busy events and group bookings schedule.
We use a small selection of the best suppliers, both local and European. All of our meat for breakfast comes from The Black Pig in Deal; seasonal veg is a mix of the Goods Shed, Merchant of Relish, Walmastone Growers and La Sovrana. Our fish comes from Jenkins and Son fishmonger and our meat comes from our long time butcher HG Walter.
What to Expect:
* £14-17 per hour inclusive of tronc.
* A fantastic working environment where you are fully supported. We want you to be our next sous chef!
* Enjoy generous staff discounts for you and your family, our annual celebrations and free access to our events and festivals.
* Employee Referrals
* Industry Trips
* 45-50 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards according to menu specifications.
* Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to food safety standards and regulations.
* Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in menu development and daily kitchen operations.
* Train and mentor junior members of the kitchen team, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
* Contribute to a positive and collaborative working atmosphere.
Experience and Skills:
* At least two years of chef de partie experience in a kitchen with high standards.
* A team player with a passion for learning and development.
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with staff.
Who We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience as a chef de partie chef in a busy, high-quality restaurant.
* A professional who is driven by high standards and shows the best example of conduct.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and maintain high culinary standards.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as our next chef de partie in one of Kent’s best venues, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team and be part of something extraordinary, and we are expanding so it’s a great chance to develop your cooking career.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value a diverse workforce, create an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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