Chef - Daytime Hours

Chef - Daytimes

OTE up to £36,000 per annum with fantastic benefits

Average of 45 hours per week on an annualised contract with regular weekend and bank holiday working. Predominantly working daytimes

Due to the location of the Estate, we recommend a driving license

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Your Role

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, our Chef de Partie will support all Visitor Attraction departments, including estate BBQs. You will assist in daily operations within our kitchens, receiving guidance, support, and training from senior chefs. You'll manage your section, supervise junior team members, assist in ordering, and maintain cleanliness and ensuring a seamless culinary experience for our guests.

Our chefs are integral to delivering exceptional dining experiences, maintaining high standards of food safety, and demonstrating flexibility, creativity, and a customer-focused attitude. Fully engaging with all aspects of the estate, you'll contribute to a variety of food offerings, including experimental archaeology in the Roman villa kitchen. Join us and play a crucial role in creating memorable culinary experiences.

What we can offer

• Base salary of £29,870 with generous tronc - OTE up to £36K per annum
• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in high paced kitchens desirable
• Ability to work well under pressure in the public eye
• Confidence in talking to others
• Good attention to detail
• Great time management and self-motivated
• Passion for food, beverage, and luxury hospitality
• Ability to give and receive clear instructions
• A willingness to learn

Where you’ll be working

Our Visitor Attraction encompasses all of our gardens, exhibitions, woodland walks and eateries which are open to our hotel guests and members on a daily basis. Across the Estate we have 3 key food offerings:

The Cyder Bar

The Cyder Bar is the go-to spot in our gardens for delicious pastries, fresh salads and a variety of drinks. Whether our guests are looking for a warming coffee on a cold day or a refreshing cyder to sip in the sun.

The Roman Villa

Eat what they Romans would have eaten! Our World Class Roman Villa doesn’t just offer guests a chance to experience what a Roman Villa would have looked and felt like, now our guests can enjoy a variety of delicious flatbreads, spiced wine and a Roman favourite; globi.

Estate Events and BBQs

With a full year’s worth of events planned out, such as Apple Day and our Garden Lates series, our visitors can dine al-fresco with delicious BBQ’d meat and veg fresh from the Estate.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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