Chef de Partie

The Wateredge Inn; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stays in Jan-Feb-Mar at Inns

1/3 off room bookings

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Wateredge Inn in Ambleside is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our lakeside kitchen team. You will take responsibility for your section, ensuring high standards of presentation, food safety and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

With prior experience in a similar role and a passion for delivering quality dishes, you’ll work with our kitchen crew and management to maintain consistency, control waste, and uphold our guest-focused service ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• As Chef de Partie, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring presentation and attention to detail are paramount.
• Oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and company policy.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management to maintain high standards.
• Prepare food items timely and maintain a clean working station.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Communication

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Set in an idyllic lakeside location, The Wateredge Inn in Amblesine boasts one of the most stunning settings in the Lake District. Its beer garden, right on the shores of Lake Windermere, offers breath-taking views of the water and surrounding landscape, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

You'll Fit Right Inn

As Chef de Partie, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen,ensuring presentation and attention to detail are paramount. With experience ina similar role and a genuine passion for food, you’ll take full responsibilityfor your section, delivering exceptional food service from start to finish.

Youwill oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and companypolicy, working closely with the team to maintain high standards. Strongcommunication, time-keeping, and organizational skills are key as youcollaborate with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management teams. You’llwork efficiently under pressure, preparing food items timely and maintaining aclean working station.

If you’re passionate aboutdelivering quality food and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we think you’llfit right inn...

This role allowed Tele to learnfrom those around her, gaining valuable experience and expanding her knowledgein the kitchen. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen Team Memberroles https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn