Chef de Partie

Grosvenor Pubs and Inns; Woking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £15/hr pay

Full-time role

Award-winning country pub

Independent hospitality company

Seasonal menu

Training & career progression

Job summary

The Cricketers on the Green in Pirbright (near Woking) is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our country inn kitchen team. You will take responsibility for your section and work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to maintain high standards across every service.

Key duties include preparing seasonal dishes, managing your section, upholding food safety and allergen procedures, and supporting juniors. We offer a full-time permanent role with opportunities for training and progression in a

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments and delivering high standards.
• Ability to maintain presentation, consistency and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, able to work calmly under pressure.
• Understanding of food safety, allergen procedures and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal dishes to a high standard.
• Managing your section efficiently before, during and after service.
• Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and presented correctly.
• Supporting junior chefs and kitchen assistants when required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Following all food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Monitoring stock levels, rotation and waste within your section.
• Contributing ideas for dishes, specials and menu development.
• Working collaboratively with wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

Skills

Experience in busy kitchens

Chef de Partie progression

Attention to presentation

Time management

Food safety & allergen procedures

Job description

The Cricketers on the Green is looking for a talented and dependable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at our beautifully restored country inn in Pirbright.

The role

As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your section and work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver consistently high standards throughout every service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal dishes to a consistently high standard
• Managing your section efficiently before, during and after service
• Ensuring all food is prepared, cooked and presented correctly
• Supporting junior chefs and kitchen assistants when required
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Following all food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures
• Monitoring stock levels, rotation and waste within your section
• Contributing ideas for dishes, specials and menu development
• Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
• Is passionate about fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients
• Takes pride in presentation, consistency and attention to detail
• Can work calmly and efficiently during busy services
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills
• Understands food safety, allergen procedures and kitchen compliance
• Is reliable, positive and keen to develop
• Enjoys working as part of a professional and supportive team

What we offer

• Pay of up to £15 per hour, depending on experience
• A full-time, permanent position
• The opportunity to work in an award-winning country pub and inn
• A supportive and ambitious independent hospitality company
• High-quality ingredients and a seasonal food-led menu
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression

The Cricketers on the Gree is part of the Little & Large Pub Company, an independent collection of characterful pubs focused on excellent food, genuine hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests.