At Donnington & Co, we believe in doing things properly.
Set within the Berkshire countryside, our estate is home to a 111-bedroom hotel and spa, an 18-hole golf course, and our signature restaurant, PRESS. Just across the greens sits The Post Barn, our dedicated venue for events and celebrations.
For us, hospitality isn't a script; it’s remembering a name, knowing how a guest takes their coffee, and making sure every conversation feels natural. We don’t go in for empty gestures; we go in for care, purpose, and doing the job right.
We’re looking for people who take that same pride in their work. In return, we provide the kind of environment where you can actually master your craft. From structured training to genuine career development, we ensure your growth is as well-thought-out as our service. If you believe that hospitality is about the "small things done well," you’ll fit right in.
The Role: Chef De Partie
We are looking for Chef De Parties to join our team on a permanent basis.
You don’t need a long CV in hospitality to join us, we’ll provide the training you need to master your craft. We simply ask for people who are reliable, observant, and genuinely enjoy looking after others.
Your day as a Chef De Partie will involve:
· Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
· Supervise and support kitchen staff during food preparation and service
· Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
· Help manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory control
· Maintain food hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times
· Train and mentor junior kitchen team members
· Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs
· Assist in menu planning, development, and seasonal updates
· Monitor portion control and minimise food waste
· Ensure all dishes are prepared and served on time during service
· Support cost control by managing ingredients and kitchen resources efficiently
· Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
· Successful candidates should have previous experience ideally gained in a similar environment.
Why join Donnington & Co as a Chef De Partie?
We provide an environment where you can actually grow. Beyond the shift, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and your career:
- Fair Pay & Rewards: Competitive hourly rates plus a significant service charge
- Flexibility: Early Pay (on-demand wage access) when you need it
- Perks: High street discounts via Benefit Hub and generous stays at our two hotels, as well as membership discounts, Spa and Golf
- Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Long Service Awards
We also know how to host our own, from summer BBQs to department social events, we make sure our working experience is as rewarding as our guest experience.
If you believe in care, purpose, and doing the job right and you think our Chef de Partie role is for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
