Chef de Partie

Half Moon, Windlesham; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional country pub in Windlesham is seeking a passionate Chef De Partie to deliver quality fresh food and enhance the dining experience. The ideal candidate will champion excellent service, support menu design, and actively engage with the kitchen and front of house teams. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, showcasing their ability to foster a welcoming environment. This position involves potential opportunities for growth within the company, with attractive benefits including discounts and development programs.

Benefits

20% discount in all Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Free meals

Weekly pay

Sharesave Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie, or an excellent Commis Chef ready for the next step.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be an active team player.

Responsibilities

• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Design and deliver new dishes for menus and daily specials.
• Maintain effective controls on GP and labour.

Skills

Excellent service through quality food

Passion for delivering fantastic food

Hands-on kitchen supervision

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Proactive sales engagement

Job description

Chef De Partie

The Half Moon is a traditional country pub in the heart of the village of Windlesham in Surrey. An ideal location in Windlesham for those seeking somewhere to sit back, relax and enjoy great food and drinks with friends or family and our beautiful garden. Our pub has for many years played a big part in the local community. We take great pride in offering a friendly service, a great selection of real ales, lagers, ciders and wine plus delicious homemade freshly cooked food.

We are always on the lookout for team members with character, professionalism, innovative ideas, comradery, experience, flair, and expertise in their job roles. We believe in our people and always look to develop and nurture talent, coaching and progressing our team members.

All positions receive tips and live-in positions may be available.

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