Working alongside our fantastic French chef, Thierry, 14 years in the role, we are looking for an assistant chef, who has a passion for food and people. Along with Thierry, you will be responsible for preparing a high-quality, hearty and varied menu for our school groups and guests. We can offer an opportunity to learn, live in the French countryside and work alongside a strong team, to ensure our guests get the most from their stay at the Chateau du Baffy.
We aim to provide a varied and flexible working
environment to ensure that you are able to enjoy and explore all
that the location and the region has to offer, including regular
team day trips and social events plus local fitness centre /
swimming facilities.
The neighboring farmhouse / gîte provides the main staff
accommodation, equipped with new farmhouse kitchen, lounge and
dining area complete with log-burner, as well as separate mezzanine
TV lounge and wifi – offering the team the chance to relax and
socialize together.
We are looking for energetic,
motivated and ambitious candidates who can demonstrate
Essential Criteria:
- Good level of kitchen / catering experience (additional training will be provided)
- A passion for food and cooking
- Strong understanding of food hygiene practice
- Hand's on approach
- A willingness to learn
Preferable Skill:
- Preferable skills
- Ability to drive overseas
- An understanding of food costing / budgeting