Senior Chef De Partie, Brasserie

Hosted Home; Witney; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Witney is seeking an experienced Senior Chef De Partie to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing delicious food, maintaining high culinary standards, and innovating menus. Benefits include biannual socials, exclusive staff rates, and comprehensive well-being programs. Applicants should be passionate team players with a knack for creating exceptional guest experiences. Competitive earning potential with estimated gratuities in addition to base salary.

Benefits

Biannual company socials

Exclusive staff rates

Pension and health cash plan

28 days holiday

Uniform provided and cleaned

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef De Partie or equivalent.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook delicious food for various food concepts.
• Deliver service that delights using high-quality ingredients.
• Support senior team in developing innovative menus.

Skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Creative thinking

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef De Partie to join our Brasserie culinary team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £41,293.82 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £31,933.82 per annum plus a qualified estimate of £9,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• You will be preparing and cooking delicious food for our various food concepts.
• You will be involved in full preparation of all aspects of the kitchen. Delivering delicious food and drink is at the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, you will be consistent in delivering service that delights.
• You will play a key part in delivering the food vision and maintaining the concept for the assigned restaurants, as well as helping to support the senior team with developing innovative menus and identifying new culinary opportunities.
• Maintaining the highest culinary standards through clear communication, recognising performance, embracing change and helping to create a healthy working culture.

Who we are looking for?

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £9,000 in addition to their annual salary.