Chef de Partie

Chestnut Group; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips + Wagestream access to track and/

Flexible working hours

Discounts on food and rooms

Growth opportunities across Chestnut

Job summary

Chestnut’s North Norfolk coast property is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a passionate kitchen team focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal creativity. You’ll work to Chestnut standards, supporting a busy service and maintaining high food hygiene with pride in your craft.

Ideal candidates are professional, reliable and collaborative, with strong cooking techniques and a willingness to train junior team members in a positive, busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in kitchen roles (CDP experience ideal, but not essential).
• Strong on food safety and core cooking techniques.
• Able to work well in a busy kitchen with attention to detail.

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

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team player

Creativity

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.

Titchwell Manor Hotel is a well‑established, food‑focused hotel on the North Norfolk coast, with its restaurant holding AA rosettes and drawing guests from across the region. Dining is at the heart of everything here, supported by comfortable rooms and a relaxed but polished service style. As one of Chestnut’s most distinctive properties, it offers a hospitality environment where food, detail and guest experience truly matters.

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.