Chef de Partie

Carnarvon Arms; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% pub discounts

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave scheme

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Carnarvon Arms in Newbury is recruiting a Chef de Partie to join our busy Pub, Restaurant & Hotel kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high quality, fresh dishes and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

We're seeking an experienced CDP or capable Commis looking for the next step, with a passion for great food, teamwork, and hands-on leadership. The role offers ongoing development, training, and a welcoming kitchen that values creativity.

Qualifications

• Existing Chef de Partie or capable Commis seeking next step.
• Passion for producing high quality fresh food in a welcoming environment.
• Strong communication skills and active team involvement.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to menu development.
• Ability to plan and manage GP and labour.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales through kitchen-front collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / kitchen supervisor.
• Demonstrate creativity and contribute to culinary execution.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and uphold GP and labour controls.
• Collaborate with front of house to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Passion for quality food

Excellent communication

Hands-on leadership

Team player

Creativity in menu design

Planning & organisational skills

Sales-driven

Job description

Chef De Partie

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!!

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