Chef de Partie - Live in Available

Little & Large Pub Company; Dorking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Staff discount across Little & Large P

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Running Horses, part of Little & Large Pub Company in Mickleham, is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You will work with the Head Chef to deliver high standards across lunch, dinner, and events in a busy country pub setting.

We value chefs who care about fresh ingredients and strive for consistently excellent dishes. Competitive salary, full-time hours, staff meals and staff discounts are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef aiming to progress.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and high kitchen standards.
• Calm, efficient work ethic during busy services; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section confidently during service.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent presentation and consistency.
• Support junior kitchen team members.
• Keep your section organised, clean and ready for service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and reducing waste.
• Collaborate with wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Contribute ideas for specials and seasonal menus.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Commis Chef progression

Passion for fresh seasonal food

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Job description

The Running Horses is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at our award-winning country pub in the heart of Mickleham.

Part of the Little & Large Pub Company, The Running Horses is a beautiful historic pub with seven bedrooms, a strong reputation for quality food and hospitality, and a busy mix of local guests, destination diners and weekend visitors.

We're looking for a chef who genuinely cares about food, enjoys working with fresh ingredients and wants to be part of a kitchen that takes pride in producing consistently great dishes.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to help deliver a high standard of food across lunch, dinner, Sunday service and events.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Running your own section confidently during service


• Preparing and cooking dishes to the required standard


• Maintaining excellent food presentation and consistency


• Supporting junior members of the kitchen team


• Ensuring your section is organised, clean and ready for service


• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness


• Helping with stock rotation, deliveries and reducing food waste


• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams


• Contributing ideas towards specials and seasonal menu development

About You

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to progress


• Is passionate about fresh, seasonal food


• Works calmly and efficiently during busy services


• Has strong attention to detail


• Takes pride in maintaining high kitchen standards


• Is reliable, punctual and a strong team player


• Wants to develop their skills and progress within a growing hospitality company

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• Full-time position


• Staff meals while on duty


• Staff discount across Little & Large Pub Company venues


• Training and development opportunities


• Genuine opportunities for career progression


• A supportive and ambitious kitchen and management team


• The opportunity to work in one of Surrey's best-known country pubs

The Running Horses is all about great food, great hospitality and getting the little things right every day.

If you're an ambitious chef looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.