Culinary Specialist

Relais & Châteaux at Thornbury Castle is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Demi Chef De Partie. The selected candidate will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle.

We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver "refined and personalised hospitality" to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life.

Key Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will be a strong commis chef looking to progress and be part of an exciting project.
• Experience in a 3 AA Rosettes within a similar role is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and service in a particular section, supporting the team and helping colleagues.
• They will bring a calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure.
• A natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail is essential.
• The dedicated team player will have strong communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative.
• The ideal candidate will strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.
• They will also have access to online training facilities and career development programmes.
• Other benefits include a complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months' probation period passed, staff and family rates on hotel accommodation, and discounts on food and beverages.

What We Offer:

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food.
• A competitive salary of £27,700 per annum.
• Overtime paid.
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid every 2 months, about £3.5k annually).
• 28-days holiday including bank holidays.
• A truly unique work environment.