Chef De Partie

Retirement Villages Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and professional development

Part-time role

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group at Debden Grange is seeking a Chef De Partie for a part-time position (15 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays). You will support the Head Chef in running the kitchen, lead the team, and ensure exceptional food safety, quality, and service for residents and guests.

You will contribute to menu development, manage costs, and help shape a welcoming, customer-focused dining experience within a supportive village environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience
• Experience in supervising a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems and HACCP

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and events
• Monitor food quality, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Train, coach and supervise staff
• Build relationships with residents and guests

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Cost control

Customer service

Education

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are pleased to be recruiting a Chef De Partie to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at Debden Grange.This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week (Thursdays & Fridays).As a Cook, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You’ll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike.In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.Key responsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering servicesLead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentationContribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost controlMonitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfactionEnsure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen managementTrain, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environmentBuild strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused serviceAbout youMinimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory roleFood Safety Level 3 qualification (essential)Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and COSHHA passion for delivering exceptional food and serviceOrganised, reliable, and able to thrive under pressureA team player who leads by example and embraces our valuesOur valuesAt RVG, our values shape everything we do:Age Well - creating opportunities for all to live well for longerCommunity - believing in the power of togethernessKeep Improving - always striving to do betterInvest Wisely - treating every penny as our ownPlanet Positive - working to reduce our impact on the environmentOne Team - supporting and learning from one anotherWhy join us?Be part of an exciting restaurant in a welcoming, community-focused environmentOpportunity to influence menus, standards, and ways of workingCompetitive pay and benefits packageTraining and professional development to grow your careerApply now to be part of our village restaurant at Debden Grange and help us deliver outstanding food and hospitality to our residents.