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Demi Chef De Partie - Hearth

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. The kitchen sources some of its produce from our biodynamic market garden on site, and chefs take regular tours of the farm to draw inspiration from what they see growing.  We are currently looking for a Demi Chef De Partie to join our dynamic Hearth kitchen. Most of our dishes are created to showcase the produce from the farm and is cooked on an open fire. We are looking for a Demi Chef De Partie that is willing to learn and has an enthusiastic approach to a unique style of cooking.

 Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

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  • To supervise, train and coach junior staff to the best of their ability
  • To assist CPD in running a section to the correct standards as set by senior chefs 
  • To alternate sections and kitchens as and when required
  • Relevant cleaning duties
  • To be able to understand, react and follow instructions issued by senior team members to ensure an efficient kitchen section and operation
  •  To always maintain excellent working relations between fellow team members and all other departments
  • Have an open schedule that allows you to work evenings and weekends. 

Benefits:

  • Basic salary of £28,612.50 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
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Enhanced paternity pay
  • Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
  • Monthly employee recognition scheme
  • Annual employee parties
  • Free staff meals
  • 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
  • Christmas gift
 
 

The ideal person will have a passion for working seasonally and be opened to learning new styles and techniques.  At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company.  If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please send apply now.


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