Chef De Partie

Are you looking for hours that are unheard of in the catering world? Yes, then look no further! Here at Blenheim our kitchen's close at 5pm! There may be times you are required to support with an evening event, but more often than not you will home in time for tea. As Chef de Partie you will help support the team in ensuring all our guest have an unforgettable experience while dining with us. This may be within the newly refurbished Orangery, Pizzeria or Cafes. As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for overseeing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and presentation. Your role will involve collaborating closely with the Head Chef to execute a menu that exceeds our guests' expectations. At Blenheim Palace we pride ourselves on using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create our dishes, from classic Fish and Chips and Afternoon Tea to freshly baked Pizzas. You will also support with events, such as the Game Fair, headlined by James Martin. 

What we are looking for:

• NVQ level 2 food production, or equivalent 
• IOSH managing safely certificate or equivalent 
• Experience of working in a similar environment with line management responsibilities 
• Communication skills to engage team and lead a busy kitchen environment.
• Basic food hygiene certificate as a minimum  
• Previous cooking experience
• Ability to show attention to detail  
• Ability to work well under pressure  
• Flexible approach to the role.  
• Self motivated, objective, innovative and assertive 
• Good team player 
  
  

What’s in it for you:

• Staff Discounts
  1. 20% on Blenheim retail
  2. 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
  3. 30% at The Orangery 
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
• Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
  1. Instant discounts
  2. Discount on Days Out
  3. Day Passes for Family and Friends
  4. Monthly Adventure Play Visit 
  5. Shopping Cards
  6. Weekly Shop Discounts
  7. Gym Scheme and Much More!
• Competitive Pension 
• Complimentary Event Tickets
• Annual Pass for yourself and a family member 
• Staff Events
• Holiday Purchase Scheme 
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Free Fruit Wednesday
• Free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
• Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
• Long Service Award
• Onsite Parking
• Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter. 

Here we invest in our People. Our Promise is to help our employees, Grow, Give and Belong.

• Grow - At Blenheim your talent is nurtured and your wellbeing in championed.
• Give - Being a part of something much bigger, giving back to the wider community to work collaboratively and to meet our shared goals
• Belong - Be a part of something special, know you matter and belong.