Chef de Partie

King's Arms, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship

Culinary Masterclasses

Pub Discounts

Overnight Discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Kings Arms in Oxford, a historic pub, is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead sections, help design daily specials, and maintain exceptional quality in a welcoming kitchen team.

You will work hands-on with the Head Chef to deliver consistent, delicious dishes while contributing to a warm, guest-focused dining experience at this traditional pub.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality food in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork with front-of-house staff.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new dishes and daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor role in a busy kitchen.
• Assist Head Chef in designing and delivering new dishes and specials.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support GP and labour controls through efficient planning.

Skills

Experience in quality food

Team player with communication

Creativity in menu design

Planning and organisational skills

Pro-active sales and growth

Job description

Chef De Partie

The famous Kings Arms is the oldest pub in Oxford, built in 1607 and still standing in its original position. We're quite possibly the brainiest pub in Oxford too, known as having the highest IQ per square foot of anywhere in the world! Loved by Oxford scholars and tourists alike. We are renowned for our traditional cask ales and hearty homemade food.

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