Chef de Partie

Young's Pubs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

Staff discounts

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our welcoming kitchen team. You will work with the Head Chef to produce fresh, quality dishes and help shape daily specials in a busy historic pub setting.

Join a supportive team with clear progression paths including the CDP-Sous Chef programme, Apprenticeships, Masterclasses, and staff benefits such as free meals, weekly pay, and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality food while maintaining high service standards.
• Willingness to learn and be an active team player.
• Creative and able to contribute to new dishes and daily specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage GP and labour.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Maintain GP and labour controls through careful kitchen management.
• Demonstrate active leadership as a hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Food Safety

Food Preparation

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

The role will be a majority of earlier shifts, with some late shifts and long shifts required.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Food Safety

Food Preparation