Chef de Partie

Swan; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A riverside dining venue located in Walton-on-Thames seeks a passionate Chef de Partie. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering quality fresh food and excellent service. Responsibilities include working closely with the Head Chef, designing new menu dishes, and maintaining effective kitchen controls. The position offers a competitive hourly salary, access to training programs, discounts, and 28 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Access to CDP - Sous Chef development programme

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Access to Culinary Masterclasses

20% discount in Youngs Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion to deliver fantastic food every time.
• Active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Head Chef to design new dishes for menus.
• Maintain effective controls regarding GP and labour.
• Drive sales through engagement with kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.

Skills

Abinitio

Cooking

Consumer Durables

Interior Fit‑Out

IT System Administration

ITI

Job description

Chef De Partie

Situated on the banks of the River Thames in leafy Surrey, The Swan aims to offer the best drinking and dining experience to our wonderful customers. We are the perfect venue for all occasions, offering the biggest beer garden in the area, bookable garden huts with river views, and two separate terraces to soak up the sun. Our menus are fresh and seasonal, being designed and created by the whole kitchen team.

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 Youngs 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 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.
• Work alongside your Head Chef 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.

Key Skills

Abinitio, Cooking, Consumer Durables, Interior Fit‑Out, IT System Administration, ITI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary: 13 – 15