Senior Chef De Partie
About this role
Job Title: Senior Chef de Partie
Location: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS
Reports to: Head Chef
Shifts: 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, shift times vary
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Team. At Ashridge House we cater to a wide range of dining experiences from banqueting to barbequing. We pride ourselves on using local, seasonal and sustainable produce whilst working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role will suit a self-motivated chef who has experience in banqueting in a high-volume kitchen.
Responsibilities Include
Produce high quality food to recipe requirements
Quality control of each dish in both execution and presentation
Contribute ideas for new menus
Maintain high levels of hygiene within the Kitchen
Clearly communicate with the Front of House team to ensure smooth service delivery
Candidate Profile
Banqueting experience in a high-volume kitchen
Experience of working in a fast-paced kitchen
High level of hygiene and cleanliness
Must be able to commute to Ashridge House
Employee Benefits/Perks
20 days paid holiday each year plus bank holidays
Continuous career development
Free access to onsite gym and pool
Access to the company pension scheme and healthcare schemes
About Ashridge
Ashridge House is an award-winning Grade 1 listed neo-gothic mansion with extensive meeting and event facilities comprising 190 bedrooms, over 30 meeting rooms, 55 syndicate rooms, 7 function rooms and 190 acres of historic parkland and gardens. Delivering the highest standard of service to everyone who visits, dines, and stays with us is a fundamental part of our ethos and key to growing the business.
When you join Ashridge House, you join a community from unique backgrounds, all united by pursuing excellence in service and hospitality. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Ashridge House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, disability, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.
Company at a glance
Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education.
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For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.
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Top Benefits
- 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Continuous career development
- Free access to onsite gym and pool
- Company pension scheme
- Healthcare schemes
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