About The Railway Inn

The Railway Inn is a charming country inn nestled in the rolling Somerset countryside, just 10 miles south of Bristol. Serving in a selection of formal, informal, and outdoor areas. Our aim is simple: to provide high-quality food, exceptional service, and great value, all while embodying the ethos of Thatchers Cider Company.

What will I be doing?

As Chef de Partie, you will run a designated section of the kitchen and support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offer.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of your section during prep and service, ensuring quality, consistency and pace throughout.

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the agreed standard, supporting an imaginative and high-quality offer delivered consistently each day.

• Maintain excellent organisation and communication with other sections to ensure smooth service across restaurant, bar and outdoor areas.

• Maintain accurate stock levels on your section: correct receiving, storage, labelling/date coding, rotation and reporting of shortages or quality issues.

• Help manage food cost control through correct portioning, efficient use of ingredients and waste reduction.

• Maintain the kitchen to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, meeting legislative requirements and internal standards.

What are we looking for?

• Strong organisation and ability to perform under pressure.

• Strong attention to consistency, presentation and pace during service.

• Strong food safety knowledge and safe working practices.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• Benefits including discounts at our cider shop and pub.

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Who are Thatchers Cider?

Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.

We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.