Salary: £35,692 plus share of service charge
We’re looking for a dedicated and ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to join our award-winning team at The Fish Hotel
We are a family-owned, 4 AA Red Star property featuring the acclaimed seafood restaurant Hook (2 AA rosettes) serving sustainable Cornish seafood. Our guests can also enjoy our vibrant lounge and bar areas, offering gourmet hotdogs, small plates, cocktails, and delicious regional tipples.
As a Demi CDP, you’ll work as part of a close-knit, supportive brigade under the guidance of Michelin-starred Culinary Director Martin Burge , giving you the perfect environment to build confidence, refine your core skills and progress your career.
You’ll be joining a calm, well-organised and well-equipped kitchen where quality, teamwork and consistency are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re keen to develop your craft and enjoy working with fresh, seasonal produce, this is a brilliant next step.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting your section to deliver consistently high-quality dishes
- Preparing ingredients and assisting with mise en place and service
- Working closely with senior chefs to learn and develop
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Helping to keep service smooth, efficient and professional
- Contributing to stock control, prep and organisation
- Experience working with fresh, seasonal produce in a quality-led kitchen
- A strong work ethic and commitment to learning
- A reliable, positive and professional approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A desire to grow and progress in a structured, supportive environment
The details:
- £35,692 per year
- Approximately £39,000 total earnings
- 48 hours per week
- Meals on duty and uniform provided
Why you’ll love working here:
- 30 days holiday (rising to 35 after 5 years)
- Birthday lunch on us
- Free wellbeing resources (online fitness, mindfulness & nutrition)
- High Street discounts & cashback card
- Up to £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus
- Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
- Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
- Free in-person financial planning support
- Career opportunities across our three award-winning hotels
- Fully funded apprenticeships and clear progression pathways
At Farncombe, we are proud to be a B-Corp certified company and members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, committed to a workplace built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity — with wellbeing and development at the heart of what we do.
You will need your own transport due to our rural location (WR12 7LF), unless you are living on site.
If this sounds like the right next move for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Demi Chef de Partie – The Fish Hotel employer: Farncombe Estate Ltd
At The Fish Hotel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and teamwork in our award-winning kitchen. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, we provide our team with the tools and support they need to thrive. Located in the picturesque countryside of Broadway, our close-knit brigade enjoys unique opportunities for career growth and the chance to contribute to a meaningful dining experience in a stunning setting.
