Chef de Partie

Le Strange Arms; Hunstanton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips + Wagestream access

Flexible working hours

Discounts on food and rooms

Referral scheme

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, delivering thoughtful dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You will support your section, contribute ideas and help maintain high standards across all sections in a fast-paced, customer‑facing setting.

You’ll collaborate with the wider team to refine menus, uphold food safety and hygiene, and train junior teammates as needed, in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• CDP experience is desirable though not essential.
• Passion for fresh, local produce and thoughtful cooking.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and core cooking techniques.
• Creative and detail‑oriented with pride in consistent dishes.
• Able to thrive in a busy, supportive kitchen as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Chestnut standards.
• Support with menu prep and seasonal updates.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep your section organised, clean and efficient.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver smooth, busy services.
• Help train and guide junior team members where needed.

Skills

CDP experience

Local produce

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Chef de Partie

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our fantastic kitchen team. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity and dishes that showcase quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking.

The Gin Trap is a historic country inn set in the village of Ringstead, just inland from the North Norfolk coast. With roots as a traditional coaching inn, it has developed a strong reputation for thoughtful food and warm, confident hospitality. Alongside its dining spaces, the property offers guest rooms, making it a destination for food‑focused stays and countryside escapes.

If you’re passionate about great food and enjoy working in a positive, supportive kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing…

As Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen — supporting your section, contributing ideas and helping deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes.

You’ll:

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Chestnut standards
• Support with menu prep and seasonal updates
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Keep your section organised, clean and efficient
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver smooth, busy services
• Help train and guide junior team members where needed

You’d Be a Great Fit If You’re…

• Professional, reliable and collaborative
• Passionate about fresh, local produce
• Strong on food safety, hygiene and core cooking techniques
• Creative and detail‑focused, with pride in delivering consistent dishes
• A team player who enjoys a busy, supportive kitchen environment
• Experienced in a kitchen role (CDP experience ideal, but not essential)

Why Join Us?

• Team & individual incentives - from days out to trips abroad
• Flexible working hours for a healthy work–life balance
• Tips + Wagestream access to track and draw pay
• Real opportunities for growth and progression across all Chestnut properties
• Friends & Family discounts on food and rooms
• Access to the Chestnut Hub with hundreds of high‑street discounts
• Accredited and nationally recognised qualifications
• Employee rewards, recognition prizes & anniversary perks
• Referral scheme — earn up to £1,500 per referral

Who Are Chestnut?

Chestnut is a growing collection of pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops across East Anglia. We’re proud, humble and people‑first — our teams sit at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a variety of hours to support work–life balance, and we’re committed to creating environments where people can grow, feel supported and genuinely enjoy what they do.