Annual salary: £29,470.88
The kitchens at Heckfield Place source much of their produce from our biodynamic market garden on site, and our chefs take regular tours of the farm to draw inspiration from what is growing.
We are currently looking for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our dynamic kitchen team. Many of our dishes are created to showcase produce from the farm, and we are looking for a chef who is eager to learn and brings an enthusiastic approach to our distinctive style of cooking. If you are a chef who values meaningful cooking, thoughtful hospitality, and the pursuit of excellence through simplicity, we would love to hear from you.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise, train, and support junior team members to help them perform to the best of their ability.
- Assist the Chef de Partie in running a section to the standards set by the senior chefs.
- Rotate across sections and kitchens as required.
- Understand, respond to, and follow instructions from senior team members to support an efficient kitchen operation.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with fellow team members and other departments.
- Show genuine respect for ingredients and seasonal cooking.
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety and kitchen organisation.
- Be available to work evenings and weekends as required.
Benefits:
Salary: £29,470.88 PA
- Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours)
- Increased holiday allowance
- Vitality healthcare cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
- 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
- Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
- Monthly employee recognition scheme
- Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm
- 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
- Heckfield Plus - online discounts
The ideal candidate will have a passion for seasonal cooking and be open to learning new styles and techniques. At Heckfield Place, we pride ourselves on providing training, development, and opportunities to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now.
