Chef de Partie, Farm Kitchen

Salary: £35,775 per annum OTE*

Hours: 45 hours per week, 07:00-16:30, 5 days in 7 including weekends.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our passionate kitchen team at Daylesford Heart kitchen where organic produce, sustainability, and culinary excellence come together. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled chef who thrives in a dynamic environment and shares our love for seasonal, nourishing food to work across our farm shop delicatessen, on‑site restaurants, Daylesford delivered service, and our stunning Heritage House events space.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook exceptional dishes using fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients, consistently delivering quality and flavour.
• Support all food production across our deli counters, restaurant operations and delivery service, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of bespoke menus and services for private events held at Heritage House and within our Market Garden.
• Uphold exemplary standards of food presentation, kitchen cleanliness and food safety at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and farm shop teams to ensure seamless day‑to‑day operations.
• Actively contribute to menu development, seasonal specials and creative use of available produce.
• Ensure your section is fully prepared and organised for the following day, with fresh and well‑executed mise en place.
• Share your knowledge, skills and passion for food with junior team members, supporting their development and maintaining kitchen standards.

Skills You Will Bring

• Strong proficiency in preparing seasonal, organic dishes using fresh, farm‑sourced produce.
• Excellent knife skills, with a solid understanding of a broad range of cooking techniques.
• Proven ability to execute menus and present dishes to consistently high visual and taste standards.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, including full HACCP compliance.
• Experience supporting preparation for deli counters and delivery services, considered advantageous.
• Adaptability and confidence working across multiple kitchen environments, including farm shop, restaurant and event settings.
• Clear, effective communication skills to support smooth service and coordination across departments.
• Calm, focused and resilient under pressure, particularly during busy services or event set‑ups.

Perks & Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24‑hour support, seven days a week.
• The on‑target earning potential for this role is £35,775 per annum based on a 45‑hour contract – comprising a base salary of £31,775 plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge*. This role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.
• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro‑rated basis.
• In 2026, full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.

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