Chef de Partie

The Clapton Hart; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Staff discounts 30%

Career progression

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Team socials and trips

EAP for wellbeing

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Clapton Hart, Hackney, London, is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join Urban Pubs & Bars’ growing family. You will work with fresh ingredients, support a high-performance kitchen, and learn while progressing within the business.

This Times Top 100 Companies to Work For offers training pathways and a competitive hourly rate with staff discounts and birthday time off.

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce.
• Enthusiastic and dynamic CDP ready for a new challenge.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients.
• Able to communicate well in a high-performance team.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie that is ready for a new challenge and wants the opportunity to learn, develop new skills and progress within the business.

A historic pub dating back to the 18th Century, the Clapton Hart sits at the heart of Hackney.

A community led pub and garden combining lots of its original features with plenty of our own additions to make it the ideal cosy pub hot spot full of personality and charm.

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company!

Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London.

In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

You Are:

• A Chef de Partie passionate about food and cooking with great produce
• An enthusiastic and dynamic CDP who is ready for a new challenge
• Experienced working with fresh ingredients
• Able to demonstrate good communication and an ability to work well in a high-performance team

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive rate per hour + tronc, get paid for every hour you work—cha-ching!
• Work for a Times Top 100 Companies to Work For
• Clear pathways for training and career advancement—your growth matters!
• 30% Discount across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants—treat yourself!
• Work with the freshest seasonal produce—bring those flavours to life!
• Company and team trips, regular socials and incentives—let’s explore!
• Experience a lively, family-oriented atmosphere—where fun meets food!
• 28 days of holiday to recharge your culinary spirit!
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for your wellbeing—your happiness counts!
• Fantastic referral scheme with rewards of up to £1000—bring your friends!
• Celebrate your birthday with a day off on us—party time!
• Cycle to work scheme.

Ready to embark on this exciting culinary adventure?

If you’re itching to be part of a vibrant new adventure, reach out today! Let’s set a date to chat—your culinary journey awaits, and we can’t wait to cook up some fun together!