About the role:
The Coq & Bull brasserie at Clandeboye Lodge is one of North Down's top ranked venues, offering a busy kitchen environment focused on high quality food and great service. Following the recent launch of our new Garden Room, adding an additional 48 covers, this is an exciting time to join our growing team.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards and supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
What we can offer you:
4-day working week for approx. 70% of the year
Free staff meals on shift
Taxi fare contribution if you do not have your own transport
Free onsite parking
50% off food in the Coq & Bull brasserie & overnights stays for friends & family
Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
Internal training & career progression
Reduced green fees at Blackwood golf
Job description:
Your main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Preparation and cooking of fresh, local and seasonal produce to an exceptional standard
Managing a specific section with full responsibility for consistency and quality of food and presentation for all dishes served
Assisting in training and development of kitchen catering assistants and junior chefs
Compliance with health & safety and food safety regulations, and cleanliness & hygiene standards
Taking part in departmental induction, on the job and departmental training to advance your personal development
Essential Requirements:
Be great at what you do best, with a creative flair and culinary passion
Have at least 2 years' experience as a chef de partie in a busy, high profile restaurant environment
Be confident in your abilities and follow through with what you have promised
Be empathetic when interacting with colleagues
Have gained NVQ level 2 in Food Production and Cooking to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in food production environment
Your rewards:
Rate of pay: £30,608 per annum. Increasing to £31,832 from July 2026
In addition to your salary (with annual review) we schedule reasonable hours, offer flexibility wherever we can, free staff meals on shifts and a contribution to taxi fares if you do not have your own transport. If you want to treat your friends and family, we'll give you 50% off food, special family and friends rates for overnight stays and reduced green fees at Blackwood Golf.
How to apply:
Please send your CV to. Make sure to state the job you are applying to so that we can consider your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,608.00 per year
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person