Chef de Partie

Young's; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and restaurant group in Newbury is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to produce quality fresh food in a welcoming environment. You will work closely with the Head Chef to create and deliver innovative dishes, while championing excellent service and upholding high food safety standards. The role offers access to development programs, discounts in all venues, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Access to CDP – Sous Chef development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% discount in all Young’s Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals on duty

Generous Share of tronc

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or Commis Chef.
• Demonstrated passion for quality food.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Drive sales and deliver growth with teams.
• Maintain effective controls over GP and labor.

Skills

Fast-paced working ability

Experience in food safety and food preparation

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job description

Job Overview

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

Key Skills

• Fast‑paced working ability
• Experience in food safety and food preparation
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About the Carnarvon Arms

The Carnarvon Arms is an up‑and‑coming Pub, Restaurant & Hotel. We strive for customer service and great quality food. Located next door to Highclere Castle ensures that we are busy. We have a great community feel that will continue to grow. So come check us out, and become a part of our amazing team!

Benefits

• 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 on duty.
• Generous Share of tronc.
• Weekly pay.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 28 Days holiday per year.