Chef de Partie

Love food. Love your job.

Join our Kitchen brigade at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley and develop your career in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

As a Chef de Partie at De Vere, you’ll be a vital member of our kitchen brigade, playing a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences to our guests.

As a Chef de Partie, you will

• Work in a team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop, with clear opportunities to progress your career with De Vere
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within your designated section, showcasing your culinary skills and attention to detail
• Support and mentor Demi Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, contributing to the development of a talented and passionate brigade
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety across the kitchen

What we look for in a

Chef de Partie

• Prior experience as a Chef working in a busy kitchen environment
• High standards of cleanliness and food hygiene to maintain our health & safety standards
• Attention to detail to help create memorable culinary experiences for our guests

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Chef de Partie.

• £13.79 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.