Commis Chef

Up to £12.92 per hour plus tronc and fantastic benefits

Due to the location of the Estate, a driving license is recommended

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If you are a new chef looking to develop and grown, the Botanical Rooms offers the perfect environment. Learning under the guidance of our more senior chefs you will learn to create the beautiful dishes on the Botanical Rooms menu.

If you can:

• Assist in all areas of the kitchen, as directed by your senior chefs
• Are highly motivated
• Have great attention to detail

This could be the opportunity for you!

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments
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• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
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• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
  , supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
• Complimentary staff meal when onsite – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards
  , with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay
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• Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff
  , accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants
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• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities
  , including Fun Squad events.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

A contemporary take on British fine-dining, we offer a true farm to fork experience in a beautifully designed, atmospheric 60 cover restaurant. All food is prepared in our kitchen with ingredients fresh from our gardens or locally sourced, ensuring quality and seasonality. Our talented chefs ensure each ingredient is elevated to its highest potential - creating an unforgettable experience. Open for breakfast through to dinner, we offer cream tea in the library and early evening cocktails on the terrace.

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication.

Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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