Chef de Partie

Wren Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + tronc

28 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

EAP for wellbeing

Birthday day off

Referral scheme up to £1000

Job summary

Wren Tavern in London is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a vibrant kitchen and continue delivering high-quality British cuisine using fresh produce. You will work within a high-performance team in a busy pub environment, supported by a well-regarded pub company.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate with tronc, 28 days holiday, a cycle to work scheme and clear pathways for training and career progression as part of Urban Pubs & Bars' growing London estate.

Qualifications

• Chef de Partie with passion for food and cooking with great produce.
• Enthusiastic and dynamic CDP ready for a new challenge.
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and good communication in a high-performance team.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

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.

The Wren Tavern - the City's latest gem, a pub with a difference!! Serving the best of British cuisine featuring London's oldest butcher, HG Walter's finest selection of meats on the butcher's block, oysters and more. A secret whiskey vault, a speakeasy cocktail bar in the basement called 5cc serving artisan cocktails, ideal for parties and events.

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?