Chef de Partie

Le Strange Arms; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips + Wagestream access to track and

Flexible working hours

Friends & Family discounts on food and

Incentives – days out or trips abroad

Chestnut Hub discounts

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at The Packhorse Inn in Newmarket. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal creativity, delivering dishes that reflect quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking.

The role involves day-to-day kitchen operations, supporting your section, contributing ideas, and helping deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes in a busy, rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen role is desirable.
• Strong focus on fresh, local produce and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Chestnut standards.
• Support menu prep and seasonal updates.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep section organised, clean and efficient.
• Work with kitchen team to deliver busy services.
• Guide junior team members where needed.

Skills

Fresh, local produce

Food safety

Hygiene

Cooking techniques

Team player

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 Packhorse Inn holds a special place in the Chestnut story as the property where it all began. Located in Newmarket, it has long been known as a welcoming, food‑led inn with a strong connection to its local community. Blending traditional character with a lively, relaxed atmosphere, it offers both dining and guest rooms, making it a familiar and much‑loved place for locals and visitors alike.

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.