Chef de Partie – 4 Red Star Boutique Castle Hotel | £30,000 + £3.5k Tips + Benefits
Location: South Gloucestershire (near Bristol)
Salary: £30,000 per annum + approx. £3,500 annual tips/service charge
Hours: Full-time | Permanent | 48 hours per week
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About the Property
Set within 15 acres of picturesque countryside, this beautifully restored 4 Red Star castle hotel is a truly unique destination — blending historic Tudor character with elegant modern luxury.
Following an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment, the hotel now offers 26 rooms and suites, fine dining and brasserie-style outlets, and multiple event spaces — all united by a philosophy of refined, personalised hospitality.
The kitchen’s style is modern British, celebrating the best of local and seasonal produce sourced from the on-site kitchen gardens and trusted suppliers across the South West. Guests enjoy a wide variety of services including breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, Sunday lunch, and occasional weddings or private functions.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join a highly skilled and ambitious brigade. You’ll take responsibility for your own section, preparing and delivering dishes to the highest standard, and supporting the wider team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
This is an opportunity to work in a truly unique fine-dining environment where quality, consistency, and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.
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Your Role
* Take responsibility for your section, maintaining the highest levels of preparation, cooking, and presentation
* Support senior chefs in menu development and daily operations
* Work independently and efficiently, maintaining excellent organisation during service
* Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
* Train and support commis and junior chefs as needed
* Maintain a calm, professional approach during busy service periods
* Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, consistency, and pride in your work
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About You
* Experience in a 3 AA Rosette or equivalent fine dining environment, or at least 5 years in a 2 Rosette kitchen at Chef de Partie level or above
* Natural ability as a chef with a genuine passion for food and hospitality
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative
* Calm, mature, and professional under pressure
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
* Ambitious, reliable, and eager to develop within a respected, high-achieving team
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What’s on Offer
* £30,000 per year + tips/service charge (approx. £3,500 annually, paid monthly)
* 48-hour contract with a fair rota structure
* 28 days holiday + paid day off on your birthday
* Complimentary stay at the property upon completion of probation
* Staff accommodation available off-site (if required)
* Training & development opportunities through internal and external providers
* Access to online learning and professional development programmes
* Career progression within a renowned, award-winning hospitality group
* Staff and family rates on stays, dining, and beverages
* Recognition and reward programmes
* Uniform provided and free on-site parking
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Apply Now
If you’re a passionate, talented chef with fine dining experience who wants to develop your career in one of the UK’s most distinctive hotel kitchens, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Jonny at jonny@knekthub.com or call 0161 528 5555.