Chef de Partie - Fine Dining Botanical Rooms Kitchen at The Newt in Somerset Castle Cary

Chef de Partie wanted! Join our skilled culinary team in a dynamic kitchen. Elevate your cooking skills and be a key part of crafting exceptional dining experiences. Passionate about food? Join the best boutique hotel in the UK!

Our Chef De Parties work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and are among the most passionate and inspirational in the South West. A focus is always on our food – ensuring each dish is as beautiful as the next, with the flavours of each component highlighted to their full potential. Dishes are always fresh and seasonal, using produce from our Estate garden team and trusted local suppliers.

Our CDPs play a crucial role in the kitchen. The day‑to‑day duties of each section will be your responsibility and commis chefs will look to you for guidance and development. Previous experience in high‑end food preparation and a passion for seasonal produce is a must.

What we can offer:

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and 50% off Spa Treatments.
• 30% discount for all our colleagues in our shops on estate and online with free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discounted hotel stays for staff, with a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs.
• Colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
• Regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and fun squad events.
• Access your earnings at any time with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

Our Staff Accommodation:

Offered on a 3‑month basis to allow our team to settle into the area, our staff accommodation is located a brief drive from our main site and features individual bedrooms built in 2020 with modern en‑suite facilities. The shared dining and living areas offer panoramic views of the Somerset countryside. Amenities include a BBQ pit and bike rack.

Where you’ll be working - The Botanical Rooms:

A contemporary take on British fine‑dining, we offer a true farm‑to‑fork experience in a beautifully designed, atmospheric 60‑cover restaurant. All food is prepared in our kitchen with ingredients fresh from our gardens or locally sourced, ensuring quality and seasonality. Our talented chefs elevate each ingredient to its highest potential – creating an unforgettable experience.

Open for breakfast through to dinner, we offer cream tea in the library and early evening cocktails on the terrace.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset:

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions – accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home‑away‑from‑home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambience of unassuming sophistication.

Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams – from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming – collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.