Chef de Partie

The Plough Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship

Masterclasses

Young's pubs discount

Overnight stays discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Company Pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a welcoming kitchen team, delivering high-quality, fresh dishes in a pub environment that blends historic charm with modern flair. You will work under the Head Chef and contribute to lively menu and daily specials.

We seek hands-on chefs with creativity, good communication, and a proactive approach to learning. This role offers development programmes, masterclasses, free meals, and a supportive team to grow with.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef
• Passion for quality fresh food
• Hands-on, proactive kitchen leadership
• Willingness to learn and strong communication
• Creativity to design new dishes

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food
• Deliver fantastic food every time
• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Learn new skills and communicate effectively within a team
• Help design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour controls
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen and FOH engagement

Skills

Hands-on Chef

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Job description

Chef De Partie

Right in the bustling, historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 & seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

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