Chef De Partie - Michelin Starred Chef

Search Consultancy; Petworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting for a Chef de Partie at a renowned fine dining restaurant with rooms in West Sussex.

Join a small brigade led by a Michelin-starred chef, work with seasonal produce on tasting menus and à la carte, and benefit from structured progression.

Salary is up to £37,000 per year, including an equal share of gratuities, and the role runs Wednesday to Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a quality fresh-food restaurant.
• Experience in Michelin-starred, 3 Rosette or premium fine dining kitchens preferred.
• Passionate about modern British cuisine and seasonal produce.
• Organised, reliable and able to maintain high standards during busy services.
• Positive team player with willingness to learn.
• Eligible to work in the country.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your section.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes for tasting menus and à la carte service.
• Maintain excellent standards of flavour, presentation and consistency.
• Work with seasonal ingredients and the finest available produce.
• Support the Head Chef and wider brigade with menu development and new ideas.
• Ensure mise en place is organised and service runs smoothly.
• Maintain strong food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.
• Take an active interest in learning, developing and progressing as the business grows.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Salary: GBP37000 - GBP37000 per annum

Fine Dining Restaurant with Rooms | West Sussex

Package up to £37,000 (Salary + Equal Share of Gratuities)
Wednesday to Sunday | Monday & Tuesday Off

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join one of West Sussex's most respected fine dining restaurants, working alongside an acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Chef looking to develop their skills in a high-quality kitchen, working with exceptional seasonal ingredients and learning from an experienced team. You'll be joining a small, close-knit brigade where craftsmanship, creativity and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do, with genuine opportunities to progress your career.

The Restaurant

Nestled within the beautiful West Sussex countryside, this award-winning restaurant with luxury rooms has built an outstanding reputation for modern British cuisine, exceptional service and a genuine passion for provenance.

The kitchen works with the finest seasonal ingredients, creating elegant tasting menus and refined à la carte dishes that celebrate the very best of British produce. Every plate is thoughtfully prepared, with a real emphasis on precision, consistency and presentation.

You'll work alongside an experienced Michelin-starred Chef within a brigade of just five chefs, giving you the opportunity to learn, contribute ideas and develop your technical ability in a supportive but ambitious environment.

It's also a hugely exciting time to join the business. Approved expansion plans are already in place for a significant extension, including a second restaurant and an additional 10 luxury guest rooms. This investment brings genuine opportunities for career development as the business continues to grow.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, helping deliver exceptional food across the restaurant's tasting menus and à la carte service.

You'll be working with high-quality, seasonal produce and be encouraged to develop your skills, bring ideas to the table and take pride in delivering consistently high standards. This is an ideal role for a Chef who wants to build on their existing experience and progress within a quality-driven kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your section.

Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes for tasting menus and à la carte service.

Maintain excellent standards of flavour, presentation and consistency.

Work with seasonal ingredients and the finest available produce.

Support the Head Chef and wider brigade with menu development and new ideas.

Ensure mise en place is organised and service runs smoothly.

Maintain strong food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen standards.

Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food waste.

Work collaboratively with the team to maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.

Take an active interest in learning, developing and progressing as the business grows.

About You

Currently working as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.

Experience in a quality fresh-food restaurant, ideally within Michelin-starred, 3 Rosette or premium fine dining kitchens.

Passionate about modern British cuisine, seasonal ingredients and quality produce.

Organised, reliable and able to maintain high standards during busy services.

Takes pride in presentation, consistency and attention to detail.

A positive team player with a genuine willingness to learn.

Ambitious and keen to develop their skills within an excellent kitchen.

If you're a passionate Chef looking to work with outstanding ingredients, learn from an experienced Michelin-starred Chef and become part of an exciting, growing restaurant, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.