Senior Chef De Partie, Glasshouse

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85‑acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman‑inspired spa‑Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in The Glasshouse Restaurant. The on‑target earning potential for this role is £41,293.82 per annum based on a 45‑hour contract – comprising a base salary of £31,933.82 per annum plus a qualified estimate of £9,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

• As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will be preparing and cooking delicious food for our various food concepts.
• You will be involved in the full preparation of all aspects of the kitchen, delivering delicious food and drink as the heart of what we do. With a focus on simple dishes, using high quality ingredients throughout our menus, you will be consistent in delivering service that delights.
• You will play a key part in delivering the food vision and maintaining the concept for the assigned restaurants, as well as helping to support the senior team with developing innovative menus and identifying new culinary opportunities.
• Maintaining the highest culinary standards through clear communication, recognising performance, embracing change and helping to create a healthy working culture.

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• We will feed you during your shift.
• Additional protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro‑rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full‑time employees can expect to receive in the range of £9,000 in addition to their annual salary.