Chef de Partie

Weyside; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

CDP & Sous Chef development programme

Weekly pay

Free meals

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Job summary

The Weyside in Guildford is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to bolster our busy kitchen during the festive period. Join a pub known for fresh, quality food and a welcoming team environment, with in‑house development opportunities and training.

As Chef de Partie you will work under the Head Chef, lead hands‑on kitchen duties, contribute to daily specials, and help manage GP and labour. A passion for great food, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef stepping up with a passion for quality fresh food.
• Must be a hands-on team player with good communication and willingness to learn.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes and daily specials with creativity.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain GP and labour controls.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food and kitchen standards.
• Work alongside Head Chef and supervise kitchen duties.
• Assist in designing and delivering new dishes and daily specials.
• Drive sales and engagement with front of house teams.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Food quality

Creativity

Communication

Planning & GP control

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Weyside is one of the busiest and best pubs in Guildford, located on one of the most scenic riversides in the country. We produce premium quality food and drink every day, operating out of two bars and two kitchens. We are now looking to expand our outstanding team for the festive period, and offer supported in-house career development opportunities, so if you are already an experienced chef, this is where you really want to work. If you don't have any experience, we can teach you, however you must be willing and hard working. Most important of all is that you have a great personality.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP > Sous Chef development programme and beyond
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams