Chef De Partie

Peach Pubs; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc scheme

Staff discount

Flexible hours

Career progression

Training opportunities

Mental health support

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Peach Pubs is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our welcoming gastro pub teams. You’ll own your section, handle prep, cooking and presentation to Peach standards, and help the kitchen run smoothly with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

We value passion for fresh ingredients and pride in doing things properly. Training and progression are available within our growing pub group, with supportive leadership and a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for cooking fresh food
• Solid kitchen experience in a busy pub or restaurant
• Confident working on your own section during service
• Organised and able to support others in a fast-paced kitchen
• Keen to learn, develop and step up with the team

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section from prep to service and clean-down
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Peach standards
• Keep your section stocked and ready for busy service
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Guide and support Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Contribute ideas for specials and seasonal dishes
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and stock rotation
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to deliver consistent dishes
• Live the Peach values and help Make Life Peachy for guests

Job description

Chef de Partie - Peach Pubs

Chef de Partie Role with Peach Pubs

We are on the hunt for a talented and passionate Chef de Partie to join us at Peach Pubs.

Whether you’re ready to take ownership of your own section, build on your kitchen experience, or take the next step in your chef career, we’d love to hear from you. This is a hands‑on role for someone who cares about great food, high standards and helping service run smoothly.

You’ll love it here if you’re compassionate, kind and honest, with bags of passion for fresh food and pride in doing things properly. We provide a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where you can develop your skills, support junior chefs and grow with an experienced kitchen team.

Why Join Peach Pubs?

At Peach Pubs, we create welcoming, characterful gastro pubs where guests love to spend time and teams love coming to work. Great hospitality starts with great people, so we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you already have experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef, or you’re ready to step up into a more senior kitchen role, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

Our Food Philosophy

At Peach, we believe in always serving the good stuff. That means fresh, seasonal and sustainable food, made with care and served with pride.

We work with brilliant local suppliers wherever we can, choosing free-range, well-sourced and ethical ingredients that help us create food our guests love and our teams can feel proud of.

Our menus celebrate proper pub classics. The quality of the ingredients are always evident, and our specials menus are a brilliant opportunity for chefs to show creativity, take ownership and wow our guests.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of your section, from prep and mise en place through to service and clean-down
• Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh dishes to Peach standards
• Keeping your section organised, stocked and ready for busy service periods
• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Helping guide and support Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Contributing ideas for specials and seasonal dishes using fresh, quality ingredients
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and kitchen safety
• Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver consistent dishes guests want to come back for
• Living The Peach values and helping us Make Life Peachy for every guest

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, solid kitchen experience and a genuine passion for cooking fresh food. You’ll be confident working on your own section, able to stay organised during service and keen to keep learning while supporting others around you.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Friendly, reliable and ready to take ownership
• Experienced in a fresh‑food kitchen and passionate about proper pub classics
• Confident preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard
• A positive team player who can support and encourage junior chefs
• Calm, organised and able to work efficiently in a busy service
• Someone with good attention to detail and pride in consistency, quality and presentation
• Looking for a rewarding chef role with opportunities to develop, progress and contribute ideas

Chef de Partie Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus access to our fantastic tronc scheme through Tip Jar - £1 - £2.50 extra per hour, pub specific.
• 25% discount on food and drink across all Peach Pubs
• Flexible working opportunities to help support a healthy work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities across our growing pub group
• In‑house and external learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential
• Inspiration days across the UK
• Talent Finder bonus for introducing great people to Peach
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to accredited Mental Health First Aiders
• Long service recognition
• 80% of our full‑time teams already work fewer than 48 hours a week, and we’re committed to reducing this further

A Peachy Place to Work, Learn and Grow

• Be part of a welcoming, values‑led team where people genuinely matter
• Learn new hospitality skills and gain valuable experience
• Develop your confidence through training and support
• Build lasting friendships and be part of a great pub community
• Help create memorable moments for guests every day

The Bigger Peach

We’re passionate about more than just great pubs. From supporting local charities and communities to reducing our environmental impact, we’re committed to making a positive difference.

Our team members are encouraged to get involved in fundraising, sustainability initiatives and community projects that help make life peachy for everyone.

"The best thing about Peach is the people. Everyone looks out for each other, and every day is different. It's a great place to learn, grow and have fun while making guests feel welcome."