At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen station and mentor junior chefs while maintaining high standards.
- Company: The Hare & Hounds is a beautifully restored 17th-century Georgian inn in Speen, Berkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% off food and soft drinks, free meals on shift, and long service rewards.
- Other info: Located just a mile from Newbury town centre and near the North Wessex Downs.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team focused on seasonal, farm-to-table dishes in a characterful setting.
- Qualifications: Proven success as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced kitchen with strong culinary skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you ready to bring your culinary flair to one of Berkshire's most characterful country kitchens? At the Hare & Hounds, a beautifully restored 17th-century Georgian inn on the edge of Newbury, we're looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to help us deliver the seasonal, farm-to-table dishes.
Why the Hare & Hounds?
- Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
- 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
- Free meals when on shift – a selected menu for you to choose from when on your break.
- Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
- Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
- Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.
- Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
- Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
- Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
- Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
What You Bring
- Experience: Proven success as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, quality-driven kitchen.
- Skill & flair: Strong culinary technique with a genuine passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and presentation.
- Curiosity: A love for learning and evolving your craft.
- Team spirit: Great communication and collaboration with chefs and front-of-house alike.
- Composure: Calm and focused under pressure, with a can-do attitude.
What You'll Do
- Own your section: Lead a kitchen station with precision and pride.
- Mentor & motivate: Support junior chefs and foster a positive, growth-focused environment.
- Innovate: Contribute ideas to our evolving seasonal menus and specials.
- Maintain excellence: Uphold the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.
Set in the village of Speen, just a mile from Newbury town centre and a short canter from the racecourse and the North Wessex Downs, the Hare & Hounds is a place where talented chefs can build something special. Apply now and let's make magic together. At the Hare & Hounds, part of the Linwood Collection, we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds to be part of our team. Diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion keeps us real.
Chef de Partie in Newbury employer: Grosvenor-Pubs-and-Inns-5
At The Hare & Hounds, part of the Linwood Collection, you can enjoy hotel discounts and wellbeing support. Located in Speen, our team values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place for talented chefs to thrive.
