Chef De Partie - Knockerdown Inn

About Henfox Limited

Henfox is a property development and hospitality group based in Hopton, Derbyshire. We specialise in buying historic pubs and restaurants that are in danger of closing. 

Pubs and Restaurants Owned and Operated by Henfox
Hopton Hall garden cafe, Hopton
Machine Inn, Ashbourne
Knockerdown Inn, Carsington Water

Henfox Limited is part of the historic Hopton Hall Estate.

Chef De Partie

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef De Partie to be part of our group. The starting salary for this position is in excess of £29,000.

As Chef De Partie, you will deliver our menu at the Knockerdown Inn, which is near Carsington Water in Derbyshire.

If you're looking to make your mark and want to achieve a great work-life balance whilst still developing your career, then this will be the role for you.

Our group is expanding and we have several new venues opening soon. We value promoting from within, so we always have opportunities for advancement.

Key duties include

• The development of an innovative food offer in the venue.
• Lead, mentor and manage the kitchen team.
• Assist the training and development of the kitchen team.
   

What do we want you to know about this job

• Starting salary in excess of £29,000 per year.
• We value work-life balance.
• We respect each other; you can’t raise your voice at work.
• 100% of tips go to our teams. 
• We will pay for uniforms including shoes.
• We will actively work with you to achieve your career goals. 
• Internal development programmes.
• Professional development and study support schemes.
   

Additional employee benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Free meal when on duty.

You should have

• A passion for food.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing food costs.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of current market trends and demand.
• Be Clean, Tidy and Organised
• Have good timekeeping skills
• A strong desire to learn and progress
   

What do we want you to know about us

• Based in Hopton Hall with venues in and around Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
• We are proud to be trading in the area we love.
• Henfox is a people business. 
• Our team enjoy what they do and know they are valued.
• Each and every team member is proud of where they work.
• At Henfox our mission is to delight our customers through fantastic food and drink, excellent service, and passionate people.
• We invest in our kitchens and use the best equipment on the market.