Chef de Partie

White Lion; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP → Sous Chef development programme

Apprenticeship Scheme

Culinary Masterclasses

20% staff discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays in Pub

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

White Lion is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen in the United Kingdom. The role offers a clear progression path from CDP to Sous Chef with internal development programmes and access to apprenticeship schemes.

You will work under the Head Chef, maintaining high standards, contributing to menu development, and delivering exceptional dishes in a welcoming environment. Competitive benefits and staff perks are provided to support growth.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on chef experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work under Head Chef and supervise junior staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork to deliver quality food.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and consistency of dishes.
• Support design and delivery of daily specials and new menus.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to drive guest satisfaction.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Team player

Communication skills

Creativity

Planning & organisation

Sales & growth focus

Job description

Chef De Partie

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