Chef de Partie - A great Career

First Contact Chefs; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable gastro pub in Bury St Edmunds is searching for a Chef de Partie to prepare dishes using fresh produce and assist in menu creation. The ideal candidate has experience in a busy kitchen, NVQ qualifications, and can drive or live on-site. This permanent role also offers excellent training, career development, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Friendly brigade

Competitive salary

Share of tips

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and own transport, or be willing to live in.
• Must have experience in a busy kitchen.
• Must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Join the kitchen team to prepare dishes using fresh produce.
• Assist in the creation of the seasonal menu.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Experience as an all-rounder in a busy, high-quality establishment

Background in using fresh ingredients

NVQ Level 1 &/or 2 or equivalent

Job description

This warm and welcoming gastro pub, located in a wonderful area, is searching for a Chef de Partie to join their team.

About the Venue

The charming village pub has been awarded 1AA Rosette for its beautiful British dishes, created using fresh produce. They offer an ever-changing seasonal menu to showcase the best produce available. The property is renowned for its cuisine, prepared under the talented Head Chef, with the kitchen team incorporating home-grown garden produce within the menu.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be able to drive and own transport, or be willing to live in
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Experience as an all-rounder in a busy, high-quality establishment
• Background in using fresh ingredients
• NVQ Level 1 &/or 2 or equivalent

Benefits

• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Friendly brigade
• Competitive salary
• Share of tips
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Application Process

To apply, please send your most recent CV to [e-mail]. For more opportunities, visit firstcontactchefs.com. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK and can provide proof if shortlisted.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position. Candidates must have a stable CV with traceable references and be experienced in working with fresh produce. You must be a UK/EU citizen, with ILR/PR status or a valid work permit with at least 2 years remaining. Applications will only be considered if they meet the criteria outlined.

Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear within 72 hours, your application was unsuccessful. We are committed to fostering careers in hospitality and supporting talent development.