Chef De Partie - Relocation / Accommodation Possible

Job Title: Chef De Partie - Relocation/Accommodation possible

Location: Dial Post, West Sussex (applicants must be within driving distance)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - 35-40 hours across five working days - (1 evening service per week)

Knepp is a 3,500 acre estate devoted to a pioneering rewilding project. Using grazing animals as the drivers of habitat creation, and with the restoration of dynamic, natural water courses, the project has seen extraordinary increases in wildlife.

As part of this project Knepp has created a butchery, providing award winning beef, venison and pork that are biproducts of the project. As part of this new venture, the restaurant will utilise the high-quality produce coming off the project as well as our new 3-acre market garden. It is our hope that we can create an exciting and sustainable culinary location.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate chefs looking for a new challenge to work alongside expert growers, to bring high quality produce to market and to be part of a growing hospitality destination.

Responsibilities:

People:

To bring fun to the workplace and ensure a happy, motivated and focused team
To be part of a growing team but also able to work on your own
To assist in coaching, learning and development across the teamCustomer Experience:

To ensure high customer experience and promote our ethos
To champion swift, efficient, knowledgeable, and engaging retail and event service
To engage with the wider Estate team in the delivery of eventsP&L:

Regular monitoring of stock levels as if it belonged to you to ensure minimum variance between actual & book
To work with the head chef in delivery of the restaurant budget and target GPOperation:

To maintain a safe workplace
To ensure the Cafe environment is well maintained and meets internal Brand standards
To assist in stock ordering and rotation
To be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality sustainable dishes
Adhering to food safety regulations maintaining a 5* EHO complianceJob Requirements:

At least one year experience in high-quality restaurants at CDP level or above
Driving licence neededEssential Skills:

Work ethic
Friendly and enthusiastic
Clear communication skills
Organised
Enthusiastic about sustainability and produce
Eager to learn about produce as well as cookingEmployee Perks Benefits:

Wine training/tastings
Coffee on tap
Fixed days off
Team trips, safaris of the rewilding project, and annual partiesPlease click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Sous Chef, Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, Restaurant Sous Chef, Experienced Chef, Senior Chef De Partie, Kitchen Chef, Catering Chef, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Pastry Chef, Cook, Assistant Chef, Kitchen Manager may also be considered for this role