Commis Chef - Accommodation Available - Bruton, Somerset  

Up to £30,200 per annum, includes £10 base pay plus tronc and quarterly performance bonus 

The Newt in Somerset

The Newt in Somerset is a country estate with ancient woodland, historic gardens and far-reaching views. A new and unique destination attracting recognition at the highest level, with luxury hotel, spa, restaurants and an abundance of homegrown produce. Our 300-year-old estate welcomes guests from all over the world; a home from home, delivering outstanding service in informal surroundings. Gardens, orchards, and treetop walkways inspire while roaring fires and a garden-scented spa offer true tranquillity. Much of our food is sourced from the estate or trusted local farms and producers.

The Botanical Rooms Kitchen

Winner of Tatler’s ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ and situated within Hadspen House – our 23-bedroom hotel, the Botanical Rooms offers a true, farm to fork dining-experience. Under the guidance of Head Chef, Ben Champkin, each ingredient is showcased to its highest potential.

What we’re looking for

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!

What you’ll get

• Exceptional working environment, fresh estate grown meal provided each day
• Newt Garden Membership
• 30% online shop discount and free delivery
• 30% discount in the shops across the estate
• 30% discount at restaurants across the estate
• 30% discount on Newt cyder and Babylonstoren wine
• 50% discount in the Spa
• Discounted hotel stays for staff
• Family Events 3 times per year
• Access to internal/external training qualifications and programmes
• Cross Training and career development opportunities