Chef De Partie

Metropolitan Pub Company; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Employee discount 33%

Employee discount 15%

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Greene King Inns hotel discount 50%

Refer a friend bonus (up to £1,500)

Wages on demand (Stream)

Retail discounts (Superdrug)

Job summary

Metro Pubs is seeking a Chef de Partie who thrives with fresh ingredients and takes pride in quality dishes. You will manage a section of the kitchen, maintain food safety standards and contribute to a fast-paced pub dining environment.

Experience in similar fresh-food pubs or restaurants, strong English communication, and a proactive attitude are essential. The role offers competitive pay, pension contributions, and career progression within the group.

Qualifications

• Be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver timely meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safe handling of ingredients.
• Work with the team to ensure timely service to guests.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team communication

English proficiency

Job description

We make almost everything from scratch, so this is a role for a Chef de Partie who has experience working with fresh ingredients and a love for preparing quality dishes.

Company Description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

Additional Information

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We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why...

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Stream – early access to your wages before payday, track your shifts in real time, get personalised financial coaching plus more.
• Retail discounts – receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more...

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

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Qualifications

As a Chef de Partie, you will...

• Be primarily responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes.
• Have experience in maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality dishes to guests on time.

What You'll Bring To The Kitchen

• Confidence in running a section of the kitchen independently.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, fresh food pub or restaurant.
• Willingness to get stuck in and learn new skills.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.