Demi Chef de Partie

Relais & Chateau at Thornbury Castle are seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to join our talented brigade. You will be working in a unique and beautifully restored Castle. 

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 almost completed 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.

• Full time permanent position 48 hours per week
• Salary £27,700 per annum
• An additional share of service charge and tips (paid every 2 months, about 3.5k annually)
• Ideal candidate a strong commis chef that wants to move on progress and be part of an exciting project.
• You will be responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with the hotel's high standards
• Supporting the kitchen team and helping colleagues
• Natural ability as a chef with outstanding attention for detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative 
• Strictly follow all food safety and health & safety procedures

• Experience in a 3 AA Rosettes within a similar role.
• A truly talented Chef with a professional approach, great passion and flair for the industry and food
• A calm mature approach with a resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Dedicated excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Ambition to succeed

• 28 days holiday a year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• 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