Chef de Partie

The-Inn-Collection-Group-3; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holiday on birthday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at Inns

£1 stays in January–March

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 off same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved-1

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere, part of The Inn Collection Group, is opening its doors and seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team from day one. As Chef de Partie you’ll contribute to a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll oversee your kitchen section, ensure high standards of food safety and presentation, and collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to maintain smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be at the heart of our kitchen, ensuring presentation and attention to detail.
• Take full responsibility for your section, delivering exceptional food service from start to finish.
• Oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and company policy.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management teams.
• Work efficiently under pressure, preparing items timely and maintaining a clean working station.

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.

• 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.

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere. Whatever your role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality.

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 in a similar role and a genuine passion for food, you’ll take full responsibility for your section, delivering exceptional food service from start to finish.

You will oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and company policy, working closely with the team to maintain high standards. Strong communication, time-keeping, and organizational skills are key as you collaborate with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management teams. You’ll work efficiently under pressure, preparing food items timely and maintaining a clean working station.

If you’re passionate about delivering quality food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we think you’ll fit right inn...

This role allowed Tele to learn from those around her, gaining valuable experience and expanding her knowledge in the kitchen. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen Team Member roles