Chef de Partie

The Great Bustard is a boutique hotel part of the Great Durnford Estate, where the the Great Bustards, once close to extinction, were re-introduced. These magnificent creatures, one of the world’s heaviest flying birds, therefore have a close connection with the area and the estate in particular.

The Great Bustard comprises:

• A bar with a pub feeling with an open fire and tables serving food.
• A dining room with 40 covers serving very high quality food.
• A generous garden and courtyard with an outdoor bar.
• 10 bedrooms finished to a high spec.
• A private dining room for 12 people.
• A treatment room.
• A shop selling local produce and coffee.
• A children’s playground.
• The Great Bustard is dog friendly.
• And includes an Estate Centre for private events, special celebrations or corporate off-sites, with a large dining and drawing room area, plus a chef’s kitchen.

Chef de Partie duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

·Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus

·Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety

·Managing and training any junior chef or commis working with you

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

·Proven track record as CDP in Restaurants or Hotels

·Great organisation and communication skills

·Positive attitude and enthusiasm to succeed within a professional team

·Passion for developing junior members of kitchen

Expected start date: 01/05/2024