Chef de Partie

Pale Hall has a great opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie with passion and drive to join our talented kitchen team, fronted by Head Chef Laurence Webb.  With extensive growth and investment plans for the Estate over the coming months, focusing on more diversity in our dining options, this is a very exciting time in Pale's journey.  We want to hear from enthusiastic people who are looking to take the next step in their career, benefiting from experience in a Three Rosette kitchen that’s aiming for a Michelin Star.

With proven experience in a high calibre kitchen, you’ll have a keen interest in fine dining at the highest standard.  Under the direction of the Head Chef you’ll ensure that attractive seasonal food of the highest quality is produced efficiently and consistently.  We’re looking for a forward thinking, creative and inspirational chef who'll have a lively input in the menu planning and development process, and show diligence in terms of health and safety and statutory compliance.

The right person will be a confident and experienced team player, able to establish and maintain an excellent rapport with colleagues both in the kitchen and other departments of the hotel, and able to help motivate and develop junior members of the kitchen.

One of the AA Five Red Star hotels in Wales, with AA Three Rosettes and the coveted Michelin Green Star for food sustainability, Pale Hall currently offers two contrasting dining experiences.  The Henry Robertson fine dining room with tranquil views over the lawns serves our four and seven course tasting menus, and the rustic Huntsman bistro offers more relaxed dining from a traditional la carte menu.  Our food is created from locally sourced and sustainable produce with menus changing and developing as we move through the seasons.  

This is a full time permanent position, 48 hours per week, five days over seven.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a share of monthly gratuities, generous staff discounts, free meals on duty, on-site parking and the chance to work in a really stunning location with a great team of people.  Live-in accommodation may be available.

Pale Hall offers a supportive and rewarding working environment in delightful rural surroundings, where everyone is helped and encouraged to reach their full potential within a kind and friendly team.  Please be confident that you can commute within the shift patterns of the position for which you apply.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK, and be confident that they can commute to the hotel within the shift patterns and requirements of the role. 

To manage an efficient section within the kitchen and ensure that attractive seasonal food of the highest quality is served efficiently and consistently. 

To prepare food and carry out tasks as directed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef, working in a hygienic manner and in line with company guidelines and policies. 

To direct commis chefs within your area of responsibility as required.  

To ensure your station and surrounding areas are clean and set up in the appropriate manner.

To ensure that any members of staff within your control are correctly dressed in line with health and safety guidelines.

To carry out ordering and stock taking procedures as required in a timely manner in line with company standards and in liaison with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef.

General mis en place.

To ensure stock is managed to a consistent level and rotated accordingly.

To manage stock effectively in order to minimise waste.

To ensure temperatures are taken in accordance with food policy.

A minimum of two years' experience in a high calibre establishment of similar standard.

Full time permanent contract, five days over seven

Share of gratuities

Meals on duty

Onsite parking

Generous employee discounts

Uniform