We’re looking for a dedicated and ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to join our award-winning team at Dormy House Hotel & Spa — one of the Cotswolds’ most recognised boutique luxury hotels.
Dormy House is home to 3 AA Rosette dining at The Back Garden and our Michelin-featured chef’s table, MO. As a Demi CDP, you’ll work alongside a skilled, supportive brigade under the guidance of Michelin-starred Culinary Director Martin Burge, giving you the perfect environment to build confidence, refine core techniques and grow into your next role.
You’ll be joining a calm, well-organised and well-equipped kitchen where high standards, teamwork and consistency are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re keen to progress and enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, this is an excellent next step.
🍴 What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting your section to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
* Preparing ingredients and assisting with mise en place and service
* Working closely with senior chefs to learn and develop
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
* Helping to keep service smooth, efficient and professional
* Contributing to stock control, prep and organisation
✨ What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a quality-led kitchen
* A strong work ethic and commitment to learning
* A reliable, positive and professional approach
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* A desire to grow and progress in a structured, supportive environment
💰 The details:
* £32,448 per year
* Plus service charge (£3,000–£3,500 OTE)
* Approximately £36,000 total earnings
* 48 hours per week
* Meals on duty and uniform provided
* Live-in accommodation available
🌿 Why you’ll love working here:
* 30 days holiday (rising to 35 after 5 years)
* Birthday lunch on us 🎂
* Mental health first aiders & wellbeing support
* Free wellbeing resources (online fitness, mindfulness & nutrition)
* High Street discounts & cashback card
* Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine & spa products
* £1,000 recognition award
* Up to £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus
* Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
* Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
* Free in-person financial planning support
* Career opportunities across our three award-winning hotels
* Fully funded apprenticeships and progression pathways
At Farncombe, we are proud to be a B-Corp certified company and members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to a workplace built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity, with wellbeing and development at the heart of what we do.
🚗 You will need your own transport due to our rural location (WR12 7LF), unless you are living on site.
If this sounds like the right next move for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply or send your CV to rebecca.james@farncombe.life .