Chef de Partie - The Orangery

Interested in: 
A passionate Chef de Partie who is enthusiastic about creating dishes using locally sourced fresh ingredients, keen to have a responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation are developed and maintained in our two AA Rosette Orangery, offering guests a fantastic selection of delectable fine dining choices. 
 
The chosen candidate will carry out a variety of duties whilst striving to continuously improve the operational effectiveness of the department to enhance productivity and service, help to manage spend and contribute to producing a significant profit. You will work on all sections and be involved with menu planning and development along with the senior chefs. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation are developed and maintained along with your colleagues. 
 
Our perfect match will possess the following essential attributes:  

• Evidence of operating in a similar restaurant environment 
• Evidence of maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation 
• Willingness and the ability to work well within a team to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen 
• Resilience and the ability to perform well under pressure 
• A working knowledge of food safety and accountability 
• The ability to motivate and support team members in the day to day running of the kitchen 
• Good time management and organisational skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Creativity and passion when it comes to food
• Excellent personal presentation and communication skills 

 
 Availability:  
The position is full time: 5 days from 7. The normal hours of work are 45 per week. 

Full flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential to meet the commercial needs of the business.  
  
Salary:  
We are proud to offer extremely competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience.  This will be discussed at interview. 
 
Employee Benefits: 
Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including: 

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners 
• Complimentary Annual Health Check 
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey 
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family  
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries 
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments 
• Staff Card Loyalty Points 
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation 
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs  
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership 
• Personal uniform 
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme  
• Cycle to Work scheme  
• Employee long service rewards 
• Reward and recognition scheme 
• Employee Referral Programme  
• Annual Employee Celebration 
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside 
  *subject to terms and conditions 

Closing date for applications:  28th July 2025 
 
This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.   
  
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.  Should you need any adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.