Chef de Partie

The Running Horses; Westhumble; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on exp.

Full-time position

Staff meals on duty

Staff discount across Little & Large

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Supportive kitchen and management team

OPportunity to work in Surrey's best‑k

Job summary

The Running Horses in Mickleham is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our award-winning country pub kitchen. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients across lunch, dinner, and events.

We offer a supportive kitchen, opportunities for development, staff meals on duty, and a staff discount across Little & Large Pub Company venues. This is a full-time role in a busy pub environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to progress.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food.
• Works calmly and efficiently during busy services.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Takes pride in maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section confidently during service.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the required standard.
• Maintain excellent food presentation and consistency.
• Support junior members of the kitchen team.
• Ensure your section is organised, clean and ready for service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and reducing food waste.
• Collaborate with wider kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Contribute ideas towards specials and seasonal menu development.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Running Horses is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at our award-winning country pub in the heart of Mickleham.

Part of the Little & Large Pub Company, The Running Horses is a beautiful historic pub with seven bedrooms, a strong reputation for quality food and hospitality, and a busy mix of local guests, destination diners and weekend visitors.

We’re looking for a chef who genuinely cares about food, enjoys working with fresh ingredients and wants to be part of a kitchen that takes pride in producing consistently great dishes.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to help deliver a high standard of food across lunch, dinner, Sunday service and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your own section confidently during service

• Preparing and cooking dishes to the required standard

• Maintaining excellent food presentation and consistency

• Supporting junior members of the kitchen team

• Ensuring your section is organised, clean and ready for service

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

• Helping with stock rotation, deliveries and reducing food waste

• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

• Contributing ideas towards specials and seasonal menu development

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to progress

• Is passionate about fresh, seasonal food

• Works calmly and efficiently during busy services

• Has strong attention to detail

• Takes pride in maintaining high kitchen standards

• Is reliable, punctual and a strong team player

• Wants to develop their skills and progress within a growing hospitality company

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Full-time position

• Staff meals while on duty

• Staff discount across Little & Large Pub Company venues

• Training and development opportunities

• Genuine opportunities for career progression

• A supportive and ambitious kitchen and management team

• The opportunity to work in one of Surrey’s best-known country pubs

The Running Horses is all about great food, great hospitality and getting the little things right every day.

If you’re an ambitious chef looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.