Chef de Partie

Devonshire Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Chef to lead kitchen operations in a busy café. The role involves food preparation, stock control, and menu input. Candidates with a passion for the industry and formal cooking qualifications are encouraged to apply. The position offers great benefits, including free meals, spa membership, and personal development opportunities. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Generous food and beverage discounts

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development opportunities

Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs

Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, and hard working.
• Passion for the industry and improving standards.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead in all areas of the kitchen.
• Prepare food for a busy café and events.
• Control stock and menu input.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock control

Cleaning

Menu input

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ in Professional Cookery

Job description

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We have a great opportunity at The Cavendish Pavilion for a Chef with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

Working in a busy Café, that also caters for weddings and private events, you will take the lead in all areas of the kitchen.

Your duties will be varied and will include food preparation, stock control, cleaning and menu input. You will be part of a small team.

The cafe itself is situated in the village of Bolton Abbey, which is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to Bolton Abbey bonfire.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional, enthusiastic and hard working. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards.

Any formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or an NVQ in Professional Cookery would be advantageous.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.