Chef de Partie

Le Strange Arms; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 45-hour week rota

Discounts on food and rooms

Referral scheme worth up to £1,500 per

Staff days out and trips abroad

Career progression toward Sous Chef

Job summary

The Packhorse Inn in Moulton, near Newmarket, is seeking a Chef de Partie to run their own section in a Two AA Rosette kitchen. You’ll prepare and plate dishes to Rosette standard, maintain organisation under pressure, and contribute to monthly seasonal menus and specials.

This role offers room to grow toward Sous Chef within a growing group of pubs and hotels across East Anglia. The role features a 45-hour week rota, with a base salary of £32,000 plus tronc, bringing OTE to around £38,000, plus

Qualifications

• Solid experience on a section in a quality kitchen, ideally Rosette level.
• Care for taste, presentation and consistency on every plate.
• Pride in running a clean, organised section, with good knowledge of food safety and health & safety.
• Real enthusiasm for seasonal, local produce, and a keenness to learn whole-animal and whole-fish butchery.
• A team player who stays calm under pressure and is happy to support junior chefs.
• Ideas and curiosity, with the drive to keep developing your skills.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section and prepare dishes to Rosette standard.
• Keep your section organised and consistently cooked during busy services.
• Learn and contribute to new seasonal menus with the Head Chef.

Skills

Rosette kitchen experience

Section leadership

Food safety knowledge

Consistency under pressure

Seasonal ingredient focus

Team player

Job description

Chef de Partie – The Packhorse Inn, Moulton

£32,000 basic + tronc (£38,000 OTE) + perks

Full-time | Bridge Street, Moulton, Newmarket CB8 8SP

Two AA Rosettes. Suffolk Pub of the Year.

On the edge of Newmarket, the home of British horse racing, The Packhorse Inn is a proper village pub with 16 newly refurbished bedrooms and a passionate kitchen at its heart. We're a 2 AA Rosette kitchen and winner of Suffolk Pub of the Year, led by one of the most creative chefs in Suffolk. Our menu follows the seasons: game, fish and vegetables when they're at their best. Each month we run special menus: Butcher's Best, where we break down half a Suffolk cow, and Fisherman's Catch, where we cook whatever the boats land. We also host wine dinners, sharing suppers and other events, and serve one of the best roasts around.

The role

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our brigade and run their own section. You'll prepare and cook dishes to Rosette standard, keep your section organised and consistent through busy services, and help bring new seasonal menus to life. This suits a chef who's already cooking well and wants to push on, with a passion for food, an eye for detail and a love of local, seasonal produce. Working alongside our Head Chef, you'll learn a huge amount every shift.

What you'll bring

• Solid experience on a section in a quality kitchen, ideally at Rosette level
• Care for taste, presentation and consistency on every plate
• Pride in running a clean, organised section, with good knowledge of food safety and health & safety
• Real enthusiasm for seasonal, local produce, and a keenness to learn whole-animal and whole-fish butchery
• A team player who stays calm under pressure and is happy to support junior chefs
• Ideas and curiosity, with the drive to keep developing your skills

What you'll get

• £32,000 basic salary
• Tronc on top, bringing OTE to around £38,000
• A clear path to Sous Chef and beyond. We're a growing group of pubs and hotels across East Anglia, and we promote from within. You'll get structured development, mentoring from our Head and Regional Chefs, and a real route up through the kitchen.
• Industry-accredited, nationally recognised qualifications to back up your progression
• Team and individual incentives, including staff days out and trips abroad
• Flexible 45-hour-per-week rota
• Good staff food every shift, made with the same produce we serve our guests
• Discounts on food and rooms
• High-street discounts, plus reward and recognition prizes
• Referral scheme worth up to £1,500 per hire
• The chance to work alongside talented teams at our sister pubs and kitchens

Ready to cook at the heart of a village?