Chef de Partie

Malverleys Farm and Dining

Chef de Partie

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Malverleys Farm and Dining, Newbury, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5d3bc062e81a41ada74710a6075825fe

Full Job Description

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a small group of chefs. The Chef de Partie supports the senior chefs with the day-to-day kitchen duties as well as preparing, cooking and presenting our dishes.,

  • Preparing, cooking and presenting your dishes with an eye on quality at all times

  • Responsibility for one section of the kitchen at a time

  • Helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop specials and new dishes

  • Write and complete M.E.P list for your service

  • Sections checked before every service

  • Section always perfectly clean

  • Check off delivery notes on arrival

  • Well-presented every day

    A natural curiosity about produce and quality ingredients

  • The ability to communicate the provenance of dishes and ingredients to the team and guests, Awareness of COSHH

  • Awareness of Food & Health Safety

  • Excellent Cooking and Knife Skills

  • A great knowledge of produce and ingredients

  • Experience in all kitchen sections


  • A warm and motivating character

  • Health and safety management and maintaining our scores on the doors

  • To minimise waste at every opportunity


  • Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes

  • Being responsible for food hygiene practices

  • Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created


  • Team player

  • Hands-on approach

  • To make sure the kitchen is always perfectly clean

    Set on the edge of the picturesque Wessex Downs in the North Hampshire countryside, Malverleys is a small farm, 30 cover restaurant, bakery and shop. The menu reflects our surroundings and the seasons, with all our ingredients coming straight from the farm or trusted producers. We offer a versatile space for the local community to enjoy coffee, freshly made patisserie, a glass of wine and wholesome food.


  • The Malverleys story is one of people, place and purpose coming together to create something quite special. Emily von Opel's vision for Malverleys was born out of a lifelong love of the countryside and gardens, and a sincere wish to offer the wider community an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of what a small farm and local business can provide. Through Emily's enthusiasm, and with the help of a dedicated team, Malverleys Farm and Dining is a celebration of sustainable farming, gardening and seasonal cooking.

  • An equal share of tips

  • Pension Scheme

  • Free food and drink on shift

  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with extra accrued after each year of service

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Christmas Day off

  • Supplier trips

  • 20% discount in the restaurant, deli and shop

  • Malverleys Summer Social - Team party!