Chef De Partie

Salary: £30,500 (excluding tips)

£600+ per month tips

Hours: 45 hours per week over five days

Location: Knepp Castle Estate, West Sussex

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join Knepp Wilding Kitchen, working with exceptional produce from our rewilding project, on-site butchery and three-acre market garden. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing, purpose-led hospitality destination focused on sustainability, seasonality and quality.

About Knepp

Knepp is a 3,500-acre rewilding estate near Horsham, pioneering nature-led land management. Our kitchen celebrates award-winning beef, venison and pork alongside seasonal vegetables grown on our 3 acre on-site market garden.

We are an ingredient lead, Michelin listed, high paced restaurant which focusses on the very best sustainable produce.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes
• Work positively within a small, motivated kitchen team
• Assist with occasional events
• Assist with stock control and waste reduction
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen and 5-star EHO standards

Requirements

• We are a rural site, the candidate must be able to get to site independently
• At least 2 years’ experience at CDP level or above, in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant
• Organised, enthusiastic and a clear communicator
• Passionate about produce, sustainability and learning

Benefits

• Development opportunities & training
• Good work life balance, almost entirely daytime trade
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Coffee & tea on tap
• 50% off in the restaurant, 20% off in the shop
• Multiple staff trips
• Staff safari at Knepp Safari’s
• Supportive management