Chef de Partie

Love food. Love your job.

Join our Kitchen brigade at De Vere Cotswold Water Park and develop your career in a fast‑paced, professional kitchen environment.

About the role

As a Chef de Partie at De Vere, you’ll be a vital member of our kitchen brigade, playing a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences to our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Work in a team environment, continually learning and developing, with clear opportunities to progress your career with De Vere
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your designated section, showcasing your culinary skills and attention to detail
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented and passionate brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across the kitchen

This is a full‑time position, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends on a rota basis. Any overtime is paid, alongside a share of service charge.

What we look for

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain health & safety standards
• Attention to detail to help create memorable culinary experiences for our guests

Benefits

• £30,032 per year
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities to stay in shape
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 “Loves to Shop” voucher
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, with 24/7 operation
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for long‑service milestones
• £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, plus a 50% discount on Food & Beverage
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period
• Access to our exclusive benefits portal, unlocking discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
• Career progression opportunities, including apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, offering 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform granting instant access to pay when needed
• Monthly colleague recognition programme, “You Are De Vere”, culminating in an annual event
• Regular team appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties
• Company Life Assurance scheme for financial security for loved ones

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