Chef de Partie
Salary: £33,000 per annum + generous monthly service charge bonuses
Location: Cirencester area
Hours: 48 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent)
Working Pattern: Includes shift coverage across evenings and weekends
The Opportunity
Pineapple Recruitment is proud to partner with a luxury, family-run countryside destination set within 150 acres of beautiful estate farmland in Cirencester. Featuring a boutique hotel, spa, cookery school, restaurants, and a working farm, this venue offers an immersive, nature-led experience rooted in seasonal living and farm-to-table dining.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie to join their dedicated brigade. Working with ultra-fresh, seasonal ingredients—much of it grown and harvested directly on the estate—you will take ownership of your section, mentor junior chefs, and deliver exceptional food in a supportive, collaborative kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Section Ownership: Take full operational responsibility for your assigned station, preparing and cooking high-end dishes to flawless standards during busy services.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the wider kitchen team to refine seasonal menus, utilizing fresh estate-grown produce and local suppliers.
- Team Support: Supervise, train, and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen staff on section.
- Hygiene & Safety: Maintain clean, organized prep areas while upholding strict food safety, HACCP, and allergen regulations.
Skills & Experience Required
- Background: Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie (or Senior CDP) within a fresh-food restaurant, hotel, or gastro pub.
- Culinary Skills: Strong fundamental techniques with a deep appreciation for hyper-seasonal produce and farm-to-table cooking.
- Attributes: Proactive, calm under pressure, and a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
What’s On Offer
- Financial Package: £33,000 basic salary plus exceptionally generous monthly service charge bonuses.
- Estate Perks: 50% off restaurant dining, 50% off spa treatments, 40% retail discounts, and £40 Cookery School masterclasses (for you + a guest).
- Stay & Relax: Discounted staff stays (£150/night, extendable to family) and free access to estate grounds during breaks.
- Leave & Welfare: 28 days annual leave + your birthday off, free healthy meals on duty prepared by in-house chefs, free parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Career Growth: Tailored investment in your professional development within an expanding, highly respected hospitality brand.
Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
