Chef de Partie
Commis Chef
Rate of Pay (dependant on experience)
Welcome to Bainland Lodge Retreats – a number one choice for a luxury and rural short break retreats, which is family run located near Woodhall Spa.
The Nest Restaurant on site is fast paced and offers a bistro inspired menu from morning to evening. We use the best ingredients, producing fresh dishes from around the world. All of our desserts and cakes are homemade.
We also operate a more informal ‘food-to-go’ menu where guests can order from our Copper Goose menu by simply scanning, ordering, and paying. Our friendly staff will then deliver directly to their lodge. Menu choices include but are not limited to breakfast items, homemade stone baked pizzas, burgers and other trend setting takeaway dishes.
We are extremely proud of our state of the art commercial kitchen, which has the highest specification of work areas, appliances, and technology to maximise cooking efficiency.
ABOUT THE ROLES
We are currently looking for a Chef de Partie or Commis chef ready for the next level in their career
You will be responsible for delivering consistent and memorable service time after time to our guests, preparing and cooking fresh food in a timely manner and to a high standard of quality and presentation. You will also carry out food preparation, stock rotation, food safety and hygiene.
We are looking for like-minded professional individuals with drive, ambition, dedication, and the will to learn new techniques and set culinary excellence. The ideal candidates will be passionate about food, be self-motivated and be able to work under pressure. We need our team members to be flexible in their approach and have their own transport due to the location of our site and limited public transport routes.
HOURS OF WORK
Working 30-40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 between 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. The hours of work will be organised according to a rota which will be issued in advance. This means that days and hours of work will vary each week. As our retreat is open 365 days of the year, working hours will include evenings, weekends, public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year.
ABOUT YOU – Essential Requirements
- An energetic, multi-tasker who will help their team whilst keeping their own area running smoothly
- Work under pressure, to tight deadlines and be flexible and adaptable approach
- Good communication skills, confident to talk to colleagues and guests.
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
About the Benefits
Bainland Lodge Retreats is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as follows:
- 28 days holiday, including public holidays
- Pension
- Free meal when working on shift
- Training and development within a diverse culinary operation
- Free uniform and locker.
- Discounted Bainland breaks
- Discounted prices in our restaurant/bar
- Employee Assistance Program, providing support on mental wellbeing, financial and legal matters
Please note that this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woodhall Spa LN10 6UX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
