Demi Chef de Partie

On-site in London·Added 27 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Bamford Collection (Bamford & Daylesford)

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Salary: £13.10 an hour
Work mode: On-site, London

Skills

Nice to have

Hospitality

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

SALARY: £13.10 per hour

HOURS: 32 hours per week.

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.
Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.
Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.
Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at
the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.
Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.
Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.
Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand
Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)
Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group
Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)
Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing
Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)
Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us
Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C's apply)
Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C's apply)
Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)
Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C's apply)
Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)

The role

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

As a Demi Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen at the Daylesford Organic store and restaurant in Pimlico. This is a hands-on opportunity for a chef with strong foundations who is ready to take the next step in their career, develop their skills, and build confidence within a professional kitchen environment.

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you'll gain valuable experience, guidance, and mentorship while developing the precision, organisation, creativity, and resilience required to progress as a chef.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, eager to learn, and looking to build a long-term career while developing their knowledge and appreciation of fresh, seasonal, organic produce.

What you'll do

Support your section chef in executing dishes to high standards, following menu specifications with accuracy
Complete mise-en-place and ensure your section is fully prepared for service each day
Uphold high standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and food hygiene
Work efficiently under pressure, maintaining consistency and attention to detail during busy periods
Develop strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients, much of which is sourced from Daylesford Farm
Learn and grow through mentoring from our Head Chef, contributing to the team with energy and enthusiasm
Actively support our sustainability commitments as a B Corp, respecting seasonal produce and minimising waste

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a restaurant, café, deli, or hospitality environment
A genuine passion for food and a desire to develop your culinary skills
Good understanding of basic cooking techniques, preparation, and kitchen practices
Ability to follow recipes, specifications, and instructions accurately
Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality and presentation of your work
Good organisation skills and the ability to manage your time effectively during busy service
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team
Calm and professional approach, with the ability to work under pressure
Willingness to learn, take direction, and respond positively to feedback
High standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen organisation
An interest in fresh, seasonal, and organic produce
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for developing a career in food and hospitality