👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie – £22,100 - £28,000 + Gratuities | Stunning Yorkshire Venues | Superb Work-Life Balance
Location: Bowcliffe Hall (Bramham) & The Yorke Arms (Yorkshire Dales)

Bayford Group are looking for a passionate and driven Chef de Partie to join our talented culinary team across two exceptional Yorkshire venues: Bowcliffe Hall and The Yorke Arms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who thrives in a varied and creative kitchen environment.

🌟 What We Offer

• Salary: £22,100 - £28,000 per year (annual salary review)
• Gratuities
• Superb work-life balance – average of 2 evenings per week
• Christmas, New Year & your Birthday off
• Above statutory holiday entitlement (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Staff discount on take-away food and venue hire
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to gym facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• Overnight allowance (£20 per stay, where applicable)
• Volunteering opportunities

🏛️ Our Venues

• The Yorke Arms – A luxury country house set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales (near Pateley Bridge)
• Bowcliffe Hall – An exclusive meeting and events venue with award-winning spaces like the Blackburn Wing and Bowcliffe Drivers’ Club (Bramham, near Wetherby)

🍽️ About the Role

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work primarily at Bowcliffe Hall, delivering:

• Breakfast and lunch service (Mon–Fri) in the Bowcliffe Drivers’ Club
• “Pit Stop Grab and Go” takeaway menu for our business tenants
• High-quality event catering – from private dining to large-scale weddings and celebrations

This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for a chef who enjoys creativity, collaboration, and working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be required to flex between both venues and different service types.

🧑‍🍳 Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a strong team player with a proactive mindset and a real passion for great food. We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident, creative, and organised
• Flexible and proactive – happy to adapt to varied services
• A strong communicator with excellent time management
• Committed to consistent quality and presentation
• Willing and able to work at both locations

📜 Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential due to multi-site work)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (can be provided)
• Experience in a similar role – or a strong Commis/Demi-CDP looking to step up
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends (max 2 nights/week on average)