Chef de Partie – Lead a Seasonal, Local Kitchen

THE PIG; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Free staff stays with bed & breakfast

35% staff discount

Free meals on duty

Annual leave up to 33 days

Laundered chef whites

Take-home goods at cost

Critical illness cover

Help@Hand health services

Learning and development

Anniversary dinner vouchers

Job summary

THE PIG-in the Cotswolds is hiring a Chef de Partie to run a section, contribute to evolving menus and mentor apprentices. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ingredient-led kitchen in the Barnsley, GL7 5EE area, collaborating with gardeners, butchers and fishmongers to showcase provenance.

40 hours per week, with paid overtime and opportunities to grow within a supportive, award-winning apprenticeship programme. Salary up to £15 per hour with OTE potential and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie preferred.
• Proven technical cooking skills across kitchen sections.
• Passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Ability to lead a section and guide juniors.
• Positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage your own section with confidence.
• Support and develop junior chefs within the team.
• Work across different sections to broaden experience.
• Help maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Contribute ideas, creativity and passion to menu development.
• Mentor apprentice chefs in daily practice.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Strong cooking skills

Seasonal produce

Confident section leader

Team player

Mentoring others

Job description

THE PIG-in the Cotswolds is hiring a Chef de Partie to run a section, contribute to evolving menus and mentor apprentices. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ingredient-led kitchen in the Barnsley, GL7 5EE area, collaborating with gardeners, butchers and fishmongers to showcase provenance.

40 hours per week, with paid overtime and opportunities to grow within a supportive, award-winning apprenticeship programme. Salary up to £15 per hour with OTE potential and staff benefits.