Chef de Partie

The Leicester Arms Country Inn; Penshurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, Kent is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our countryside pub kitchen and help deliver consistently excellent, seasonal dishes using British ingredients.

You will work alongside Head and Sous Chefs, lead your section during busy services, maintain high food standards, and contribute to menu development while upholding food safety and HACCP procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Passion for fresh food and cooking from scratch.
• Ability to work independently on your own section.
• Knowledge of seasonal British ingredients and modern cooking.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section confidently during busy services.
• Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard.
• Work with quality British ingredients and local suppliers.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and consistency.
• Keep your section organised, clean and ready for service.
• Support menu development, daily specials and seasonal changes.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Help minimise waste and manage stock control.
• Support fellow chefs and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Food safety awareness

Job description

We're looking for a talented, enthusiastic and passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at The Leicester Arms, our beautiful countryside pub with rooms in the heart of Penshurst, Kent.

Part of the Little & Large Pub Company, The Leicester Arms is all about exceptional seasonal food, fantastic British produce and genuine hospitality.

We're passionate about cooking great food from scratch, keeping things seasonal and creating dishes that make people want to come back for more.

If you love food, take pride in your cooking and want to be part of an ambitious, food-led pub company, we'd love to meet you.

THE ROLE

As Chef de Partie, you'll play an important part in our kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistently excellent food.

You'll be responsible for:

• Running your own section confidently during busy services

• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard

• Working with quality British ingredients and local suppliers

• Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and consistency

• Keeping your section organised, clean and ready for service

• Supporting menu development, daily specials and seasonal changes

• Following food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures

• Helping minimise waste and maintain effective stock control

• Supporting fellow chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys cooking and takes pride in what they do.

You’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress

• A passion for fresh food and cooking from scratch

• Confidence working independently on your own section

• Good knowledge of seasonal ingredients and modern British cooking

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• The ability to remain calm and focused during busy services

• A genuine desire to develop your skills and progress your career

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, a love for great food and a willingness to be part of a brilliant team.

WHY JOIN US?

At Little & Large, we believe great hospitality starts with great people.

We offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• The opportunity to cook with fantastic seasonal British produce

• Fresh-food cooking with creativity and variety

• Support and development from an experienced kitchen leadership team

• Genuine career progression across our growing collection of pubs

• Staff benefits and discounts across our venues

• A friendly, supportive and ambitious working environment

• The opportunity to be part of a company that values individuality, ideas and passion