Chef de Partie

Kings Arms; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Head Chef development pathway

Meal discounts

Hotel accommodation discount

Lifestyle Card membership

Service awards

Birthday gift

Refer a friend incentives

Job summary

Upham Inns is seeking a Chef de Partie who loves cooking with fresh ingredients and wants to grow. You’ll own your section, work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, and help the team deliver high-quality dishes during busy services.

This role offers up to £13.00 per hour plus a share of tronc, flexible shifts, and a clear development pathway toward Head Chef, with discounts on meals and accommodation, plus lifestyle perks and rewards for service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar kitchen role.
• Enjoy preparing high-quality, fresh food and care about the details.
• Can confidently run a section and stay organised during a busy service.
• Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and great team spirit.
• Enjoy helping others develop and are ready to build your own leadership skills.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Owning your section, keeping it organised, well prepared and ready for service.
• Cooking fresh food with pride, following recipes and delivering consistently great presentation.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Supporting junior chefs, sharing your knowledge and setting a positive example.
• Keeping standards high, following food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Building your skills through training and making the most of opportunities to develop.

Job description

Chef de Partie – Fresh Food, Great People, Your Next Chapter

Up to £13.00 per hour, plus a share of tronc

Love the buzz of a busy kitchen? Take pride in a perfectly finished plate? Ready to bring your skills to a team where your ideas, energy and ambition matter?

Pull up your sleeves and join Upham Inns.

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie who loves cooking with fresh ingredients and wants to keep learning. Whether you’re confident running your section or looking for the opportunity to grow towards your first leadership role, there’s a place for you at our table.

A role to get your teeth into

You’ll play a big part in making every service a success — preparing delicious dishes, keeping your section running smoothly and helping your teammates deliver food they’re proud to send out.

From getting the preparation spot on to adding those finishing touches, you’ll bring care, consistency and a real appetite for quality.

• Owning your section, keeping it organised, well prepared and ready for service.

• Cooking fresh food with pride, following recipes and delivering consistently great presentation.

• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

• Supporting junior chefs, sharing your knowledge and setting a positive example.

• Keeping standards high, following food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety procedures.

• Building your skills, completing training and making the most of opportunities to develop.

What’s in it for you?

Great food starts with people who feel supported, appreciated and excited about what comes next.

• Up to £13.00 per hour, plus a share of tronc.

• Flexible shift patterns.

• A clear development pathway towards Head Chef, with opportunities to learn and progress.

• Up to 33% off meals when dining off duty, for you and up to six guests.

• 33% off our hotel accommodation, plus 20% off for friends and family.

• Free Lifestyle Card membership, giving you access to over 5,000 discounts across shopping, days out, local businesses and more.

• Service awards to recognise your commitment.

• A birthday gift to help you celebrate.

• Refer a friend and chef recruitment incentives of up to £1,000.

Bring your passion to the pass

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.

• Enjoy preparing high-quality, fresh food and care about the details.

• Can confidently run a section and stay organised during a busy service.

• Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and great team spirit.

• Enjoy helping others develop and are ready to build your own leadership skills.

• Have the right to work in the UK.

A little about us

At Upham Inns, we’re passionate about great pubs, fantastic food and genuine hospitality. Our collection of individual premium pubs and Harper’s Steakhouses brings people together over memorable meals, welcoming surroundings and service with personality. Many of our pubs also offer charming bedrooms, giving guests even more reason to stay.

Our people make that experience possible. We’re big enough to offer opportunities and support, with a personal approach that means your contribution matters.

Bring your passion. Build your confidence. Cook up your next chapter with Upham Inns.