Demi Chef de Partie

Kitchen - Woolley Grange Hotel

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,190 plus generous service charge & a great benefit package

Woolley Grange Hotel, a beautiful country retreat in the heart of Wiltshire, is now seeking a motivated and talented Demi Chef de Partie to join our brilliant team. If you are a dedicated and skilled chef, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and welcoming culture.

This a permanent role, at 45 hours per week over 5 days (including weekends), paying a salary of £29,190 per annum plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chef de Partie in daily food preparation and cooking using fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables from our on-site kitchen garden.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure proper portion control and minimise food wastage.
• Collaborate with other team members to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
• Keep the kitchen organised and clean.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for food and creativity.
• Charisma, an engaging personality and passion for hospitality
• Ability to keep calm and focussed during busy service, keeping your station clean and tidy throughout.
• Food Hygiene level 2 would be beneficial.
• Organisational and time-management skill and effective communication and teamwork skills.

Why work with us?

• Knife Sponsorship Scheme – We understand the importance of a chef’s tools so we offer our kitchen team members up to £120 to put towards your very own knives.
• Chefs dine out scheme – We want our chefs to experience new styles and tastes of dining as part of their development so every 6 months we will give you £100 on eating out at restaurant of your choice!
• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday 
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages 
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us! 

Who are LFH?

Woolley Grange is entering an exciting new chapter. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire, this much-loved Jacobean manor has recently undergone an extensive and thoughtful refurbishment. Every detail has been designed to honour its rich heritage while introducing a refreshed sense of warmth and charm.

As part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, Woolley Grange continues to create truly memorable experiences for every member of the family. We’re now looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us at this inspiring moment and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive family hotels.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.