Chef de Partie - Live In

The Wordsworth; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food

£1 stay in January/February/March

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same‑day bookings

15% off bed & breakfast for loved ones

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is recruiting a Chef de Partie to play a pivotal role in a substantial, food-led operation with 55 bedrooms and multiple covers. You will be responsible for your section, ensuring presentation and quality, while upholding food safety and working closely with colleagues across the kitchen and front-of-house.

If you’re passionate about delivering great service in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of an exciting new opening, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong communication, time-keeping and organizational skills.
• A passion for food and high standards of presentation.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for your section, delivering exceptional food service from start to finish.
• Oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and policy.
• Collaborate with kitchen, front-of-house and management teams to maintain high standards.
• Prepare food items in a timely manner and keep a clean working station.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with ambitious plans, located in the heart of Grasmere.

Whatever your role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences and help establish The Wordsworth Inn as a destination known for outstanding hospitality.

If you're passionate about delivering great service, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be involved in an exciting new opening, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Chef de Partie, you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen,ensuring presentation and attention to detail are paramount. With experience ina similar role and a genuine passion for food, you’ll take full responsibilityfor your section, delivering exceptional food service from start to finish.

Youwill oversee food safety, storage, and compliance with legislation and companypolicy, working closely with the team to maintain high standards. Strongcommunication, time-keeping, and organizational skills are key as youcollaborate with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and management teams. You’llwork efficiently under pressure, preparing food items timely and maintaining aclean working station.

If you’re passionate aboutdelivering quality food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we think you’llfit right inn...

This role allowed Tele to learnfrom those around her, gaining valuable experience and expanding her knowledgein the kitchen. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen Team Memberroles https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation - click the link to learn more https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/live-inn