Chef de Partie

Le Strange Arms; Letheringsett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips + Wagestream access to track and•

Flexible working hours

Growth opportunities across Chestnut

Friends & Family discounts on food and

Discounts via Chestnut Hub

Referral scheme — earn up to £1,500

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy, supportive kitchen that champions fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal creativity. You will help deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes and support menu updates while maintaining stringent food safety standards.

You’ll work with a friendly team across Chestnut properties, with flexible hours and opportunities to grow within the group. A strong, collaborative mindset and pride in cooking are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a professional, reliable and collaborative manner.
• Strong focus on fresh, local produce and core cooking techniques.
• Creative and detail‑focused with pride in consistency.
• CDP experience ideal, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• As Chef de Partie, you’ll support your section and help deliver high‑quality dishes.
• Assist with menu prep and seasonal updates.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep your section organised, clean and efficient.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team during busy services.
• Help train junior team members where needed.

Skills

Professional

Collaborative

Team player

Local produce

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Attention to detail

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 White Horse is a traditional village property with a friendly atmosphere and strong community presence. Known for its food, drinks and familiar welcome, it attracts guests looking for a comfortable and sociable place to spend time. It’s a well‑established part of local life.

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.

Ready to join a supportive team and cook great food with great people?

Apply today — we’d really like to meet you.