The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning destination
with 450+ luxurious rooms and suites, a selection of vibrant restaurants and
bars, versatile event and meeting spaces and a relaxing leisure club and spa.
Our three exceptional golf courses - including the legendary Brabazon - are
celebrated around the world. Whether you're inspired by our iconic fairways,
drawn to the tranquillity of the spa, excited by guest-facing roles, or
energised by the work behind the scenes, you'll find your place within our
dynamic and welcoming team.
The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation
with an investment of over £80 million, marking an exciting chapter in our
history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters
Suite, a stunning new event space, a state-of-the-art leisure club plus a host
of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before.
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do
our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 & 2025 Caterer’s Top 30
Best Places to Work.
About the role
This role is
contracted at 48 hours, working 4 out of any 7 days per week.
A Chef de Partie
within the Ryder Restaurant kitchen your day will be focused on the À la Carte
menu, you will have five and a half hours preparation time Monday to Saturday
working from specification sheets to get all food items ready to serve.
Set up and
preparation of menus items for your section ready for food service, numbers
based on hotel occupancy for the resort and you will prepare food in advance
for the coming week you may also be expected to take ownership for the kitchen
in the absence of the kitchen management team.
You will also be
responsible for:
* Cooking
and delivering beautifully crafted food using the best ingredients sourced
from local suppliers
* Understanding
the importance of allergens and dietary safety within your kitchen
* All
temperature logging for hot items and refrigerators to ensure full
compliance
* Running
a section of the kitchen throughout a busy service and providing support
to your team mates to ensure a fast and accurate delivery.
* Clearing
and cleaning of your section and other areas of the kitchen to ensure we
remain compliant
KITCHEN’S
At The Belfry, our flagship
restaurant, the Ryder Restaurant, holds 2 AA rosettes and serves 700 meals
daily with a buffet for hotel guests and conference delegates. Skilled chefs
use fresh ingredients to create innovative dishes. We also offer four other
unique food outlets: Sam's Bar & Kitchen for classic pub-style dining,
Rocca's for Italian cuisine, The Brabazon Bar for handcrafted Afternoon Teas,
and the Pastry Kitchen for desserts. Our Banqueting team caters to various
events, ensuring seamless experiences. Join our Kitchen team to learn from
talented chefs and grow your culinary career, whether you're seasoned or just
starting out.
Salary
The on-target earning potential for this role is £34,476.09 annual
salary, compromising of a base salary of £32,728.89 plus a qualified estimate
of £1,747.20 gratuities per annum.
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience in a fine dining kitchen and possess
excellent communication and presentation skills.
In addition, you will be:
·
Passionate about food and working with seasonal
ingredients
·
Standards-driven, with a fantastic eye for detail
·
Experienced in taking ownership over your section
and working towards guidelines of portion control including weights and
measurements and logging all wastage for more accurate GP %
·
Able to develop strong relationships with your team,
and colleagues
·
Proficient in understanding of COSHH and HACCP on food storage.
Belfry
Benefits
Learning & Development
We invest in our people through hands-on coaching, mentoring,
and a wide range of in-house training, supported by our online learning hub,
The Belfry Campus. Apprenticeships across multiple roles offer nationally
recognised qualifications, while our LEAD development programme supports career
progression from entry level to senior leadership. We proudly promote from
within wherever possible, with clear development pathways to help you reach
your full potential.
Wellness
Your wellbeing matters. In partnership with The Burnt Chef
Project, we offer mental health support and funded counselling, alongside life
assurance, 24/7 GP access, health cash plans, and menopause support. Wagestream
helps you manage your earnings and savings, while our Cycle2Work scheme and
discounted gym memberships encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Showing Our Appreciation
We recognise and reward our teams through the Belfry Awards,
long service recognition, loyalty rewards, and additional holidays. Enjoy
generous discounts across the resort for you, friends, and family, plus
everyday savings through Perkbox. Free onsite parking and complimentary meals
during shifts are also provided.
Making a Difference
Sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.
Set within 550 acres, we are proud holders of Earthcheck, Green Tourism, and
GEO certifications. Our ESG led approach drives meaningful community impact and
charitable fundraising, alongside our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Our Values
Working here means being part of a supportive, values driven
community. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better
Together, and Deliver Every Day - guide how we work, support one another, and
succeed together.