Job Description – Demi Chef

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Executive Chef

Location: Powdermills Hotel, Battle

Type: Full time

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. 

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex. 

More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. 

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. 

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. 

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

As Demi Chef de Partie you will support the Chef de Partie in running a designated kitchen section. This role includes food preparation, cooking, maintaining hygiene standards, and helping train junior staff. The Demi Chef must maintain high food quality, consistency, and presentation while working efficiently under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the required standards in assigned section (e.g. grill, pastry, sauce, etc.)
• Assist the Chef de Partie in managing daily kitchen operations
• Ensure portion and waste control to maintain food cost targets
• Follow recipes and presentation standards set by the Head Chef
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with food safety standards (HACCP)
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or wastage
• Train and supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants as needed
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service

·        Ensure that all mise en place is prepared ahead of service

We’re looking for someone with:

·        A genuine passion for food and cooking.

·        Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

·        Good communication and teamwork skills

·        Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations

·        Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

1. Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows) and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.

Contact Details : careers@staycrafted.com

Job Description – Demi Chef

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Executive Chef

Location: Powdermills Hotel, Battle

Type: Full time

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. 

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex. 

More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. 

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. 

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. 

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

As Demi Chef de Partie you will support the Chef de Partie in running a designated kitchen section. This role includes food preparation, cooking, maintaining hygiene standards, and helping train junior staff. The Demi Chef must maintain high food quality, consistency, and presentation while working efficiently under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the required standards in assigned section (e.g. grill, pastry, sauce, etc.)
• Assist the Chef de Partie in managing daily kitchen operations
• Ensure portion and waste control to maintain food cost targets
• Follow recipes and presentation standards set by the Head Chef
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with food safety standards (HACCP)
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or wastage
• Train and supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants as needed
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service

·        Ensure that all mise en place is prepared ahead of service

We’re looking for someone with:

·        A genuine passion for food and cooking.

·        Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

·        Good communication and teamwork skills

·        Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations

·        Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

1. Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows) and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.

Contact Details : careers@staycrafted.com