We are recruiting for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our Chef Brigade at Bents
Join our passionate kitchen team where fresh ingredients, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
- Our Demi Chef de Partie role offers £12.50 per hour with progessional pay growth.
- Full time contract, offering annualised hours as an average of 40 hours per week.
- Great working hours across Monday - Sunday, no split shifts.
- Easter Sunday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year off
What's the Demi Chef de Partie role?
We're looking for an ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to thrive within a large, supportive brigade, working with the very best produce. You'll play a key role in delivering consistently high standards, developing your own skills, and helping to nurture the next generation of chefs.
As a Demi Chef, you'll support the kitchen team in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining excellent food standards. Working closely with the Sous Chef and the wider brigade, you'll help ensure smooth kitchen operations, uphold strict hygiene and safety standards, and contribute to menu development with your creativity and passion for food.
No two days are the same - one day you may be prepping, the next running breakfast, and another working on the sauces section. You can expect plenty of variety to challenge and grow your skills across all areas of the kitchen.
This is a busy, hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in working with fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll need to be comfortable working under pressure while maintaining a calm, positive attitude and attention to detail.
Other details of the Demi Chef de Partie role:
The role offers full time hours of 40 average weekly hours annualised over a 12 month period, stepping up your hours at peak (October to December) and working less in non-peak (January - March) you'll have one set day off each week, and work alternate weekends* and one evening shift (but only until 8-9pm).
*Please note, during the induction and training period of 6 months, the successful candidate will need to work every weekend having 2 weekday shifts off.
Who are Bents?
As a family-run business known for quality, experience, and innovation, we offer a wide range of products for your Garden & Home, along with Dining Facilities that can accommodate over 1000 guests.
Since our inception in 1937, we have been driven by our passions, willing to take risks and constantly seeking innovation. Our commitment to passion, experience, and an understanding of quality and exclusive living has solidified our reputation. Join us, and you'll immediately feel valued and integrated into our family.
Why work for us?
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 33 days with length of service.
- Birthday leave.
- Free onsite parking.
- Colleague discount from the day you join along with Family & Friends discount days.
- Long service awards.
- Access to Employee Benefits Savings scheme.
- Company well-being scheme, including Employee Assistance Programme, and access to medicash at exclusive prices.
- Company pension scheme.
- Colleague recognition schemes.
- Free colleague & family events.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted Gym Membership.
- Training and development opportunities.
Plus much more