Chef de Partie - experience essential

Harri; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Healthcare plan

Induction and training

Wagestream access

Staff tipping paid weekly

Hotel discounts

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

Fuller’s in Reading is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy pub kitchen. You will prepare fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients and work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment. This part-time role offers 25–30 hours per week, with opportunities to learn new techniques.

We value family culture, provide induction and training, and offer benefits including dining discounts, Wagestream access, and healthcare support after the first year. Join us and grow with Fuller’s family.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pub food experience.
• Good understanding of great pub food and how it's served.
• Able to work well with a team in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Support and collaborate with fellow chefs in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Pub food experience

Seasonal ingredients

Fast-paced environment

Willing to learn

Job description

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

A pub ideally situated for those traveling through Reading Station, either as a meet up venue or a final destination.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Has at least 1 year of pub food experience and a good basic understanding of great pub food and how it's served.
• Support and work alongside talented chefs.
• Interest in learning new cooking techniques and putting ideas into dishes.
• An excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Happy to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fresh produce. At the moment we are looking for part-time 25-30 hours/week