Chef de Partie

Search Consultancy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £44,000

Overtime paid

Career progression

Training & development

Wagestream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward & recognition schemes

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Premium Restaurant Group in Oxford is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join a quality-driven operation in a fast-paced, fresh-food kitchen. You will own your section and work closely with the Sous Chefs and Head Chef, gaining exposure to all areas while continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.

The role offers a salary of £44,000 with paid overtime and ongoing training within a supportive, progression-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-led restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Passionate about fresh food, seasonal produce, and delivering exceptional standards.
• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A team player who thrives in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and maintain high standards during service.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs and Head Chef to develop skills across the kitchen.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Fresh food

High-volume kitchen

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Chef de Partie | Fine Dining


• £44,000 | + Paid Overtime


• Oxford| Premium Restaurant Group


• Exceptional Career Progression Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a talented Chef de Partie to join one of the UK's most exciting and respected restaurant groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef looking to develop their career within a quality-driven business that genuinely invests in its people.

Working alongside a highly experienced senior kitchen team, you'll be part of a fast-paced, fresh-food operation where standards are high, produce is exceptional, and there are genuine opportunities to progress your career.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section and play a key role in delivering consistently high standards during service. You'll work closely with the Sous Chefs and Head Chef, gaining exposure to all areas of the kitchen while continuing to develop your skills and knowledge.

You'll be joining a business that values creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail, with a strong focus on developing chefs from within.

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality-led restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment


• Passionate about fresh food, seasonal produce, and delivering exceptional standards


• Comfortable working in a busy, high-volume kitchen


• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail


• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop


• A team player who thrives in a professional kitchen environment

What's In It for You?

• Salary of £44,000


• Hourly paid overtime


• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing restaurant group


• Ongoing training and development programmes


• Opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's best chefs


• Christmas Day and Boxing Day guaranteed off


• Annual salary reviews


• Opportunities to work across multiple sites and broaden your experience


• Wagestream access


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Hospitality reward and recognition schemes


• A supportive culture focused on development and progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef de Partie looking to join a business where hard work is recognised, development is encouraged, and progression is genuinely achievable.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.