Chef de Partie

Little and Large Hotel Company Limited; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded pub company is seeking a creative Chef de Partie for their new site in Kent. You'll work alongside the Head Chef to elevate the kitchen's offerings. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-end restaurants and a passion for fresh ingredients. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression within an award-winning group.

Benefits

Share of residual tronc

Training and career development

Free meals on duty

30% discount off food bill

Annual staff parties

Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to enhance the kitchen offerings.
• Deliver high-quality dishes to a BIB and Rosette standard.

Skills

Experience as a Chef in a high-end restaurant or pub

Enthusiastic and dynamic

High-volume service handling

Understanding of food trends and seasonal UK ingredients

Creative mindset with attention to detail

Capability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen team

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Little & Large Pub Company are looking for an exceptional and creative Chef de Partie for their new site, The Leicester Arms Country Inn in Penshurst, Kent.

The ideal candidate will come from a strong Gastro Pub & restaurant background with a passion for working only with fresh ingredients and leading a kitchen to deliver great dishes enjoyed by all.

The pub was restored to its former glory by the Little & Large Pub Company in mid-2024 with a multimillion-pound refurbishment. Since then, it has become a much-loved destination and was recently crowned Kent Pub of the Year 2025 at the Pub & Bar Awards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef to work in an award-winning and critically acclaimed group.

You will be working alongside the Head Chef to add your flair and innovation to elevate our offering to a BIB and Rosette standard.

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Chef in a high-end restaurant or pub
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, and ready for a new challenge
• Experienced in handling high-volume service
• Strong understanding of food trends and seasonal UK ingredients
• A creative mindset with attention to detail
• Proven capability to lead, train, and inspire a kitchen team
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, compliance, and procedures
• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiently

We offer:

• Share of residual tronc
• Training and career development
• Free meals on duty
• Discounts including 30% off your food bill across all of our sites
• Annual staff parties
• A tangible opportunity to progress your career with new openings in the future