Chef de Partie

Mcmullen & Sons Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run business in Hertford is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality menu items while maintaining food hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a busy kitchen and a positive, hands-on approach. The position offers competitive salary, shift flexibility, and fantastic training opportunities, ensuring a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

A competitive salary

An achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility and weekly pay

Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays

Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay

A share of gratuities

60% discounted meals when working

25% discount on food and 20% off drinks on days off

Fantastic training and career development through GROW Programme

Full chef uniform

Industry-relevant Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Further training and development will be given in-house.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard.
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food.
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Positive hands-on approach

Good communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Chef de Partie

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, join us as a Chef de Partie. We treat all our people like part of the family - you could be our next Chef de Partie at our New Heritage Collection, an important part of the McMullen Family.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Shift flexibility and weekly pay
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen's GROW Programme
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform
• Industry-relevant Apprenticeships to develop skills further, earn while you learn

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Preparing and serving our menu to a high standard as per company specification to ensure our guests return again and again.
• Maintaining food hygiene and health & safety standards within the business and completion of company paperwork.
• Receiving deliveries and maintaining the correct storage of food.
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Positive hands‑on approach and good communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience working within a busy kitchen is essential.
• Further training and development will be given in‑house.