Chef De Partie - Part-Time
About this role
We're looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the opening team at Yarrow, our brand new restaurant in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
Yarrow is a fresh dining destination, open to both the public and our retirement village residents, serving high-quality, seasonal dishes in a welcoming environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new kitchen from day one, working alongside an experienced team committed to delivering exceptional food and service.
This is a 24 hour per week position, with the opportunity to pick up additional hours as the business grows.
One of the biggest benefits of joining Yarrow is the excellent work-life balance. Unlike many hospitality roles, our opening hours mean you can enjoy a more sociable schedule while still working in a high-quality, fresh food environment.
What you'll be doing- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Taking ownership of your section and ensuring smooth service throughout each shift.
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
- Assisting with stock rotation and minimising waste.
- Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to take the next step.
- A passion for fresh, quality food and excellent presentation.
- A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Flexibility to work a rota that includes some evenings and weekends.
- Competitive salary plus Tronc payments.
- Opportunity to pick up additional hours.
- A great work-life balance with more sociable opening hours than many hospitality venues.
- Medicash healthcare plan.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus birthday leave.
- Reward and recognition schemes.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- The chance to be part of an exciting new restaurant from the very beginning.
Company at a glance
Our mission
The UK’s population is ageing, fast, but the country cannot currently cope with the rising demand for active, independent later living. Too many people are therefore forced to live in inappropriate housing or move into care far too soon.
As a pioneer of later living in the UK we recognise the need. We have set out to create amazing, sustainable communities, connected to thriving local centres, breathing new life into urban and suburban neighbourhoods and country locations.
“Our mission is to create positive life choices for older people - built on community, wellbeing, and flexibility. We strive to support people to live their best lives for longer, while ensuring the planet, and our healthcare system, offer the same opportunities to future generations.“
Our story
We have been a developer and long-term operator of housing-with-care communities since 1981. We built the first community of its kind in the UK at Elmbridge in Cranleigh, Surrey and today we operate 16 sites across the country with over 1500 self-contained homes. We have another two sites opening to the public in 2026.
In 2017, Retirement Villages Group was acquired by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts – a global leader in real asset investments and the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe – on behalf of their clients to provide long-term, sustainable investment in retirement living.
Supported by BNPP AM Alts we have ambitious plans to deliver over 5,000 new homes across over 40 new sites in the next ten years making appropriate housing more accessible to a wider group of older people.
We're hiring! Visit our jobs page on LinkedIn or the careers page on our website for more information: https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/careers/
Top Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Tronc payments
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Paid volunteering days
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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