We’re looking for a dedicated and ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to join our award-winning team at The Fish Hotel — our laid-back luxury woodland retreat in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Fish is home to Hook, our 2 AA Rosette restaurant, where relaxed dining meets exceptional seasonal food, alongside our popular pizza kitchen. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you’ll work as part of a talented and supportive brigade under the guidance of Michelin-starred Culinary Director Martin Burge, giving you the perfect environment to build confidence, refine your core techniques and continue developing your career.
You’ll be joining a friendly, well-organised kitchen where quality ingredients, teamwork and consistency are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re passionate about fresh, seasonal produce and are looking for the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting your section to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
- Preparing ingredients and assisting with mise en place and service
- Working closely with senior chefs to learn and develop
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Helping to keep service smooth, efficient and professional
- Contributing to stock control, prep and organisation
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a quality-led kitchen
- A strong work ethic and commitment to learning
- A reliable, positive and professional approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A desire to grow and progress in a structured, supportive environment
The details:
- £35,692 per year
- Plus share of gratuities (approximately £3,000–£3,500)
- Approximately £39,000 total earnings
- 48 hours per week
- Meals on duty and uniform provided
- Live-in accommodation available
Why you’ll love working here:
- 30 days holiday (rising to 35 after 5 years)
- Birthday lunch on us
- Mental health first aiders & wellbeing support
- Free wellbeing resources (online fitness, mindfulness & nutrition)
- High Street discounts & cashback card
- Estate discounts on dining, stays, wine & spa products
- £1,000 recognition award
- Up to £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus
- Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
- Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
- Free in-person financial planning support
- Career opportunities across our three award-winning hotels
- Fully funded apprenticeships and clear progression pathways
At Farncombe, we are proud to be a B-Corp certified company and members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to a workplace built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity, with wellbeing and development at the heart of what we do.
You will need your own transport due to our rural location (WR12 7LF), unless you are living on site.
If this sounds like the right next move for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,692.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
