Chef de Partie

Young's Pubs; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave

Pension

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

Job summary

Young's Pubs’ The Westgate in Winchester is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy, quality‑driven kitchen, covering 48 hours over 4 days. We prize passion for fresh, flavourful dishes in a welcoming pub with rooms above.

Work with the Head Chef to design and execute menus, lead a small team, and ensure excellent service while maintaining GP and labour controls. There is strong scope for progression through internal development programmes.

Qualifications

• CDP or strong Commis Chef seeking next step, with passion for quality fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Deliver fantastic food every time.
• Hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively and work as a team.
• Help design and deliver new dishes for menus.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Job description

Chef De Partie - Pub with Rooms - 48 hours over 4 days per week, £35,000 basic plus TRONC (OTE £37,500)

The Westgate is a welcoming pub with rooms located at the top of the High Street in Winchester. Overlooking the historic town centre, we offer a traditional style British pub experience with a selection of local ales, quality dining, boutique rooms and a warm welcome guaranteed.

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

Skills

• Fast-Paced Experience
• Food Safety
• Food Preparation