Demi Chef de Partie at L'Enclume.

Umbel Restaurants; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Calm App Premium membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff discounts

Bike2Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Enclume in Cartmel, Lake District, is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join Umbel Restaurants' kitchen team. Work under the Chef de Partie, run a section, oversee daily preparation and service, and mentor junior chefs in a world‑class, three‑Michelin‑star environment.

Open five days a week for Dinner (Tue–Sat) and Lunch (Wed–Sat), with a 4‑day working week and a comprehensive benefits package supporting staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Experience within high‑quality or Michelin‑level establishments.
• A passion for exceptional ingredients and refined cookery.
• A positive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail.
• A desire to grow, learn and progress within a high‑performance kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support running a kitchen section and oversee daily preparation and service.
• Assist in guiding junior chefs and apprentices.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency and precision in a three‑star environment.

Skills

Michelin-level experience

Passion for exceptional ingredients

Collaborative approach

Attention to detail

Job description

L’Enclume, located in the beautiful village of Cartmel in the Lake District, holds 3 Michelin Stars, 1 Michelin Green Star, 5 AA Rosettes, and was voted #1 Restaurant in the World by La Liste 2025. We were also recognised in CODE Hospitality’s Top 25 Happiest Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, collaborative and inspiring environment for our team.

We pride ourselves on serving exceptional local and seasonal ingredients through our carefully curated tasting menus, delivering an outstanding experience for every guest. We are open five days a week for Dinner (Tuesday–Saturday) and Lunch (Wednesday–Saturday), and closed on Sundays and Mondays.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Working closely with the Chef de Partie, you will support the running of a section, oversee daily preparation and service, and assist in guiding junior chefs and apprentices. You will help maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency and precision expected within a three‑star environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with exceptional produce, learn from an experienced brigade, and develop your skills within a world‑class kitchen.

About You:

We are keen to hear from applicants who bring:

• Experience within high‑quality or Michelin‑level establishments
• A passion for exceptional ingredients and refined cookery
• A positive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail
• A desire to grow, learn and progress within a high‑performance kitchen

Benefits

We offer a competitive package and a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

Work–Life Balance

• 4‑day working week
• Paid overtime

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Staff discounts across our group
• Family and friends discounted rate
• Bike2Work scheme

Wellbeing & Support

• Meals on duty
• Calm App Premium membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme

Training & Development

• Ongoing training and career development
• Support with industry qualifications
• Clear progression pathways across our group

Eligibility

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.