Job: Chef de Partie at Cowley Manor

Based in: Cowley, Cheltenham

Reports to: Head Chef

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set-up the kitchen prior to the restaurant’s opening.

• Assist with food preparation.

• Support the kitchen team by taking over a section.

• Maintain a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding our guest’s expectations.

• Wrap unused items and store them in proper areas at the end of a shift.

• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and its areas before the restaurant closes.

• Adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

• Apply all Health & Safety and food quality regulations.

• Communicate with the Head Chef when maintenance/ repairs are needed for the kitchen equipment.

• Stay up to date with culinary trends and kitchen processes.

• Support the Head Chef in designing and creating menus of small plates and dishes that fit the vibe and aesthetic of the restaurant.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a similar role.

• Have a strong team spirit.

• Attention to details and customer needs.

• Good organisational and leadership skills.

• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.

• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

ABOUT US

The Experimental Group was founded in 2007 by three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros, and Romée de Goriainoff. Xavier Padovani later joined them and shared their vision: to offer the ultimate hospitality experience to an ever-demanding clientele.

Celebrated for bringing the cocktail bar culture to Paris, the Experimental Group operates Experimental Cocktail Club bars in Paris, London, Venice and Verbier; wine bars, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, in Paris, London and New York City; restaurants and beach clubs in Menorca, Verbier, Paris, Venice, Ibiza and London; and hotels in London, the Cotswolds, Paris, Ibiza, Verbier, Menorca, Venice and Biarritz.

Acquired by the Experimental Group in 2022, Cowley Manor is entering the next chapter of its life. The property is home to 36 bedrooms complemented by a spa, restaurant, cocktail lounge, library, mudroom and plentiful living rooms. The property features a postcard landscape of rolling hills and sheep dotted in the distance spread across 55 acres of idyllic countryside.

The refurbished design by Dorothée Meilichzon has taken inspiration from each chapter of Cowley Manor’s book, weaving together classical inspiration with contemporary elements across each of the estate’s bedrooms. A sort of joyeux bordel, a happy mess.

The new restaurant and cocktail bar at Cowley Manor is a place to celebrate a milestone, or simply enjoy a wonderful meal. Local produce will be at the forefront, highlighting some of Gloucestershire’s finest offerings. The spa features treatments such as relaxing massages, facials and more. gym, indoor or outdoor pool.

WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US?

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer:

• On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.

• Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.

• Staff discounts and benefits.

• Pension scheme.