Chef de Partie

Young's Pubs; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development

Apprenticeship

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Spring Grove, part of Young's Pubs, in Kingston upon Thames, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join its bustling kitchen.

You will work under the Head Chef to deliver quality, seasonal British dishes in a warm, welcoming pub setting with a strong emphasis on local sourcing.

Qualifications

• Passion for producing quality fresh food in a busy pub kitchen.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic menu environment.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes with Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on Chef de Partie support and kitchen supervision.
• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes every service.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and update daily specials.
• Plan and organise to control GP and labour efficiently.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen and front-of-house engagement.

Skills

Passion for quality food

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisational skills

Sales-driven mindset

Job description

Chef De Partie

Spring Grove has been at the heart of Kingston and Surbiton's community since 1896.

Chef De Partie

Spring Grove has been at the heart of Kingston and Surbiton's community since 1896. We still only serve the finest cask-conditioned ales, craft beer, award-winning wines and a wide range of premium spirits. As the seasons change, so do our menus and we're proud to serve the best British food, and Sunday roasts and use locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. With a number of bookable spots and our sprawling beer garden with two gorgeous huts, we're the perfect place for birthdays, celebrations of life, engagement parties, weddings and more. Spring Grove is pleased to be a dog-friendly pub, just a short stroll from Fairfield Park.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• 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

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience Food Safety Food Preparation