Chef de Partie Job Opportunity at River Cottage
About the Role
River Cottage is looking for a talented Chef (Chef de Partie level) to join our team at Park Farm.
This is a unique opportunity to work across our main HQ kitchen and the Kitchen & Stores Café, using the very best local, seasonal and responsibly sourced ingredients — much of which is grown or raised on the farm itself.
A River Cottage chef role is like no other. You’ll work with menus that change with the seasons, have creative freedom under the guidance of our Head Chef, and collaborate closely with local producers who share our values of sustainability, ethics and exceptional food provenance.
Why Join Us?
At River Cottage, we teach and inspire people to grow, source and cook food in ways that enhance their lives and connect them to the natural world. We care deeply about our team, supporting them in a nurturing environment that helps them grow both professionally and personally.
Benefits include:
- Team discounts in the Kitchen & Store
- Free cookery courses
- Family & Friends discounts
- Paid community work
- Team food on shift
- Free parking
- Paid holiday & pension scheme
- Share of tips
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive, self-driven chef who thrives in a varied and multi-faceted environment
- A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and developing culinary skills
- Ability to run and manage a section during service to deliver high-quality dishes
- Respectful, collaborative team player
- Comfortable supporting and training new team members when required
- Strong understanding of the River Cottage ethos and ability to communicate it
- Reliable transport to our rural location (Axminster)
Responsibilities
Guest Experience
- Run your section to deliver high-quality food efficiently and consistently
- Communicate the River Cottage ethos to guests and colleagues
People
- Work collaboratively across the kitchen
- Support training of new team members when requested
Sales & Profitability
- Record and reduce waste
- Accept and check deliveries accurately
- Maintain stock quality, rotation and levels
Practices & Compliance
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, Health & Safety, and food safety
- Complete all required due diligence and HACCP documentation
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Clean as you go and maintain a safe working environment
- Report any H&S concerns immediately
- Uphold high standards of personal presentation and behaviour
Work Schedule
- 48 hours per week
- Day and evening shifts
- Weekend availability required
- Work location: In person at River Cottage HQ, Trinity Hill, Axminster
- Salary: £32,000 per annum
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, send us a few lines about yourself, attach a CV, and tell us why you want to work with us at careers@rivercottage.net or get in touch via our website contact form.