Chef de Partie - Live In Available

Young & Co.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDP development

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Staff discounts

Free meals on duty

Weekly pay + tips

Sharesave

Company pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Young & Co. is seeking a Chef de Partie at The Bell Inn in the Cotswolds, offering a live-in opportunity with ongoing development through a dedicated CDP program and apprenticeship pathways.

You will work under the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes in a welcoming, team-driven kitchen. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, creativity, and strong organisational skills to manage GP and labour, while contributing to a positive guest experience with excellent service and culinary

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Passion to deliver fantastic food every time.
• Active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Willingness to learn new skills and be an active team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver new dishes with the Head Chef for menus and daily specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to maintain GP and labour controls.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and growth through kitchen/front-of-house engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, fresh food with consistency.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to create and refine menus and daily specials.
• Lead by example as a hands-on Chef de Partie and kitchen supervisor.
• Communicate effectively within the team and with front-of-house staff.
• Contribute to driving sales and guest satisfaction through culinary excellence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Creativity in menu development

Hands-on leadership

Passion for quality fresh food

Job description

Chef De Partie - full-time Potential of live-in

The Bell Inn sits proudly on the periphery of Stow-on-the-wold, one of the gems in the Cotswolds. Steeped in history the town is the perfect location from which to explore both the stunning countryside and charming towns around every corner.

The Inn is 350 years old approx; we aim to provide the very best in offering great food and premium service at the Inn but take great care not to dilute any of its ancient characters.

With fourteen beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms we consider ourselves one of the leading Inns in the Cotswolds.

The Inn boasts a rare front garden/terrace which is the perfect place to relax in Summer with a glass of rosé or you can sit by our log burner and warm up in the Winter with a pint or Youngs ale.

We believe we are the perfect place for those looking for a role within the hospitality industry. I pride myself on giving my staff the best possible work life balance and we play hard work hard. There is tremendous loyalty within the team reflecting I believe a healthy and fun environment in which to work.

We are always keen to look at new team members.

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Free meals on duty
• Weekly pay, plus generous share of tips/service charge
• Sharesave Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams