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Chef de Partie - The Farmyard
The Newt in Somerset
Full Time
Coins Icon £29000 - £31000 / Year
Chef de Partie - The Farmyard
The Newt in Somerset

Full Time
Coins Icon £29000 - £31000 / Year
Skills
Culinary Degree/Training
Passion for seasonal produce
Excellent communication
Description
Chef de Partie - The Farmyard
£29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience, plus generous tronc and fantastic benefits
45 hours over 5 days including regular weekends and evenings
Due to the nature of our Estate, a driving license is highly beneficial

Our Chef de Parties

Working with our state of the art equipment, our chefs are some of the most passionate and inspirational in the South West. A focus is always on our food - ensuring each dish is as beautiful as the next, with the flavours of each component being highlighted to their full potential. Dishes are always fresh and seasonal, with our chefs using produce both from our Estate garden team and our trusted local suppliers. 

Our CDPs play a crucial role in our kitchen. The day-to-day duties of each section will be your responsibility and Commis and Demi chefs will look to you for guidance and development. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food to exceptionally high standards 
  • Keep your area impeccably clean 
  • Respect you colleagues 
  • Maintain excellent hygiene standards 
  • Assist senior chefs on dally tasks involving the kitchen as a whole 

What we can offer

  • A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
  • Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
  • Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
  • Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. 
  • Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
  • The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
  • Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our 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
  • A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few. 
  • Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team
What we're looking for
  • Experience in a similar style of restaurant
  • An excellent communicator
  • An keen eye for detail
Where you'll be working - The Farmyard Kitchen

The Farmyard, a reimagined dairy nestled in the rolling Somerset hillside, our newest hotel project which houses 17 beautiful guest rooms within a newly renovated farmhouse with outbuildings. The Farmyard boasts a swimming pool, games room, honesty bar and 40-cover restaurant. Open breakfast through to dinner and using the finest produce from the estate, we cook in a wood fired oven and our chefs serve straight to the table. Seasonally lead, hearty yet humble sharing dishes with carafes of wine served in a beautiful stone barn, with relaxed yet high-end service and open kitchen.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences



INDHOS


Chef de Partie - The Farmyard
£29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience, plus generous tronc and fantastic benefits
45 hours over 5 days including regular weekends and evenings
Due to the nature of our Estate, a driving license is highly beneficial

Our Chef de Parties

Working with our state of the art equipment, our chefs are some of the most passionate and inspirational in the South West. A focus is always on our food - ensuring each dish is as beautiful as the next, with the flavours of each component being highlighted to their full potential. Dishes are always fresh and seasonal, with our chefs using produce both from our Estate garden team and our trusted local suppliers. 

Our CDPs play a crucial role in our kitchen. The day-to-day duties of each section will be your responsibility and Commis and Demi chefs will look to you for guidance and development. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food to exceptionally high standards 
  • Keep your area impeccably clean 
  • Respect you colleagues 
  • Maintain excellent hygiene standards 
  • Assist senior chefs on dally tasks involving the kitchen as a whole 

What we can offer

  • A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
  • Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
  • Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
  • Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. 
  • Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
  • The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
  • Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
  • We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our 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
  • A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few. 
  • Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team
What we're looking for
  • Experience in a similar style of restaurant
  • An excellent communicator
  • An keen eye for detail
Where you'll be working - The Farmyard Kitchen

The Farmyard, a reimagined dairy nestled in the rolling Somerset hillside, our newest hotel project which houses 17 beautiful guest rooms within a newly renovated farmhouse with outbuildings. The Farmyard boasts a swimming pool, games room, honesty bar and 40-cover restaurant. Open breakfast through to dinner and using the finest produce from the estate, we cook in a wood fired oven and our chefs serve straight to the table. Seasonally lead, hearty yet humble sharing dishes with carafes of wine served in a beautiful stone barn, with relaxed yet high-end service and open kitchen.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences



INDHOS