Chef de Partie

Highclere, RG20 (just south of Newbury)£28,000

£35,000 per year, DOE40-hour contract, with most weeks offering 8 hours paid overtimeOnly two regular evening shifts per week (Friday and Saturday)

An exciting opportunity has come up for a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join a growing destination café-restaurant based just south of Newbury.The business operates with a strong emphasis on seasonality, sustainability, and high-quality local producemuch of it grown or sourced on-site or nearby.This role would suit a chef looking for a better work/life balance, while still working with a dynamic, creative kitchen team delivering regularly changing menus and occasional events.What you''ll be doing:Running a section during prep and serviceSupporting across all areas of the kitchen as neededContributing ideas to weekly-changing, seasonal menusWorking daytime hours with only two regular evening shifts per week (Friday and Saturday)Assisting with occasional Thursday evening events (typically once per month)Whats on offer:£28,000

£35,000 salary, depending on experience40-hour per week contract, with an average of 8 paid overtime hours per weekEqual share of Tronc - £4KA monthly rota with advance noticeLimited evening work, providing better work/life balanceA collaborative, supportive kitchen teamReal creative input in a quality-driven food operationWhat we''re looking for:At least 1 year of experience in a Chef de Partie role or similarA genuine passion for seasonal, farm-to-table cookingStrong attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressureTeam spirit and flexibility across all sectionsTo find out more or apply, please contact Mark Purton at Host Staffing.Let me know if you''d like a shorter version for quick ads or social media posts.TPBN1_UKCT