Company Description

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our talented team of chefs. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle and four Red Star boutique hotel.

About Us

Set on 15 acres of beautiful land, Thornbury Castle Hotel is the only Tudor Castle operating as a hotel in England. The Castle has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment program bringing back to life the regal grandeur of its past. Located 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol, it offers 26 rooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, bar and two unique meeting and conference spaces. our food style is modern British using the best locally sourced produce from our kitchen garden and around the southwest. We operate 7 days a week, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and Sunday lunch as well as the occasional wedding and functions.

Our company goal is to deliver “refined and personalised hospitality” to enable our hotel to be a place where all guests can relax, enjoy themselves and have a break from normal life. To feel like royalty in a unique place with unique people

Job Description

• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food.
• Experience at 3 AA Rosette or 1 Michelin star environment is ideal or at least 5 years’ experience in 2 AA Rosette within a similar role or above.
• You will be responsible for the preparation and service in a particular section supporting the team and helping colleagues.
• Bringing a calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure.
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail.
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative and the ambition to succeed at the highest levels.
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary £30,000 per annum
• Overtime paid
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid every 2 months, about 3.5k annually)
• 28-day holiday including bank holidays

Additional Information

• Paid day off on your birthday

• Sickness benefit (5 days after 6 months' service)

• Referral program - £250 per new member of staff introduced (based on full time contract offered)

• Complimentary stay at the castle after 3 months’ probation period passed.

• Training programs via internal & external professionals and access to online training facilities

• Staff and family rates on hotel accommodation and discounts on food and beverages

• Recognition programmes

• Access to online training facilities

• Career development programmes

• Uniform provided and free parking available