Chef de Partie

Griffin Inn; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

20% discount

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Griffin Inn in East Sussex is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join a lively pub kitchen. You will work under the Head Chef to prepare fresh, seasonal dishes in a friendly, supportive team, with opportunities to grow and develop through internal programmes.

The role offers a dynamic hospitality environment with weekly pay, staff meals, and access to apprenticeship and masterclasses, plus a strong focus on training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality food service, passion for fresh ingredients, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver consistently high-quality dishes to guests.
• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor in daily operations.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and front-of-house teams.
• Assist in designing and delivering new dishes and daily specials.
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen and FOH engagement.

Job description

Chef De Partie

Come and be part of the team at the Griffin Inn, Fletching; a much-loved 16th-century pub in the heart of East Sussex.

We’re all about great food, a friendly atmosphere, and a proper passion for proper hospitality. Our kitchen is at the heart of what we do, serving up delicious, seasonal dishes that keep our guests coming back time-and-time again.

If you love working with fresh ingredients, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and take pride in what you put on the plate, Heaqd Chef Jakub would love to have you on board.

We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join our team - whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of previous experience, there’s a place for you here. You’ll be part of a supportive crew, learn new skills, and work in a beautiful setting with a great bunch of people. With competitive pay, flexible shifts, and plenty of opportunities to grow, our pub is a fantastic place to build a career in hospitality.

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