Chef de Partie

East Dulwich Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate + troncs

Staff discounts across pubs

Career progression

28 days holiday

Cycle to work

EAP for wellbeing

Birthday day off

Referral incentive

Job summary

East Dulwich Tavern (EDT) in London is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team. Using fresh ingredients, you will help serve our popular pub classics and Sunday roasts to loyal locals.

As part of Urban Pubs & Bars, you’ll work in a lively, family‑like environment with clear training pathways, 28 days of holiday, and perks such as staff discounts and cycle‑to‑work schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a growing London pub group.

Qualifications

• Must be a Chef de Partie with a passion for food and cooking using great produce.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients is essential.
• Demonstrates clear communication and can thrive in a high‑performance kitchen team.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Fresh produce

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen team here at the EDT! Using only fresh ingredients - be part of the team that serves the best pub food and Sunday roasts in East Dulwich!

East Dulwich Tavern or EDT as it’s known to the locals, is a charming pub at the heart of the East Dulwich community. We love our regulars who have been coming in to prop up the bar since ’99, and the Dulwich Hamlet fans who fill the pub with a sea of pink and blue on home games.

A community led pub who prides itself on individuality and personality, a place where you become part of the family, socialise, can have a great drink or a hearty pub classic from the kitchen.

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?