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As our Chef de Partie at the Farmyard Kitchen, you’ll take ownership of your own section, transforming the freshest estate produce into vibrant, sharing-style dishes that celebrate the land around us. You’ll work closely with our wood-fired oven, bringing smoke-kissed depth to a chef-driven menu which changes with the seasons, all while supporting and mentoring junior chefs. From breakfast through to wood-fired feasts, you’ll help deliver relaxed, elevated dining that feels connected to the farm in every bite.
Job Responsibility:
Run your section confidently through mise en place and service, ensuring smooth operations every day
Prepare and cook dishes to spec, delivering consistent flavour, quality and presentation
Uphold all food safety, allergen and HACCP procedures, completing records accurately
Keep your workstation impeccably clean and organised, supporting wider kitchen cleaning schedules
Assist senior chefs with kitchen-wide tasks and step up to lead designated services when required
Coach and guide Commis and Demi Chefs, setting clear goals and providing constructive feedback
Communicate professionally with colleagues and, when needed, deliver dishes to guests and explain the components
Requirements:
Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef in a quality kitchen, confident running a section through prep and service
Strong organisational skills with solid basics in butchery, fish prep and an interest in wood-fired cookery
A calm, consistent and collaborative team player with clear communication skills
Guest-focused, comfortable presenting dishes and engaging professionally when needed
Ambitious, eager to learn and ready to grow within a creative, seasonal kitchen
Driving license recommended
Nice to have:
Any experience in front-of-house roles, wine and spirits training or bar work is a real bonus
What we offer:
A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and 50% off Spa Treatments
30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases
Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants
Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Complimentary staff meal each shift
Colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay
Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments
Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
Regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events
Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team