Chef de Partie - Fresh Food, Flexible Shifts, Growth Path

Upham Inns; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Hotel discounts

Lifestyle Card

Service awards

Birthday gift

Refer a friend incentive

Job summary

Upham Inns is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen that champions fresh ingredients and learning. You’ll own a section, deliver quality plates and work closely with Senior Chefs to keep service smooth.

You’ll benefit from a clear development pathway towards Head Chef, flexible shifts and staff perks like hotel and meal discounts. Be part of a supportive team that values ambition and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Have experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role.
• Enjoy preparing high‑quality, fresh food and care about the details.
• Can confidently run a section and stay organised during a busy service.
• Willing to learn and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning your section, keeping it organised, well prepared and ready for service.
• Cooking fresh food with pride, following recipes and delivering consistently great presentation.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Supporting junior chefs, sharing knowledge and setting a positive example.
• Keeping standards high, following food safety, allergen, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Building your skills, completing training and making the most of opportunities to develop.

Skills

Chef de Partie exp

Fresh food cooking

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Job description

Upham Inns is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen that champions fresh ingredients and learning. You’ll own a section, deliver quality plates and work closely with Senior Chefs to keep service smooth.

You’ll benefit from a clear development pathway towards Head Chef, flexible shifts and staff perks like hotel and meal discounts. Be part of a supportive team that values ambition and hospitality.