Senior Chef de Partie

Ardent Pub Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Employee of the Month Awards

Values Award every quarter

GP & EAP Access

Freshly cooked team meals

All breaks paid

Staff parties

Job summary

Ardent Pub Group is seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join The George kitchen, delivering high-quality dishes to guests. This role is housed in a busy, quality-driven pub environment in London.

You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, following SOPs and health & safety guidelines while bringing a hands-on, creative approach to cooking. The role offers opportunities for growth within a supportive kitchen team and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as Senior Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, quality restaurant or pub.
• Hands-on attitude with willingness to contribute actively.
• Creative cooking with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional dishes for guests.
• Follow SOPs and health & safety guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen team to maintain high standards.

Skills

CDP Experience

Fast-paced service

Creative cooking

Job description

Our Group

At Ardent Pub Group, everything starts with people. Whether you’re walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you’ll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last.

We operate three accredited pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. Named Food-Led Pub Group of the Year at the 2024 R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list, we’ve also won the 2026 Best Premium Food Offer at The Publican Awards - cementing our reputation for leading the way in exceptional pub dining.

As hospitality’s highest-scoring B-Corp certified company, we’re committed to doing business the right way - balancing exceptional guest experiences with meaningful social and environmental impact. Our culture is just as important as our performance, which is why we’re proud to be recognised in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• Group & External Partners Dining Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service ( 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms)
• Employee of the Month Awards
• £1000 Values Award every quarter
• 24/7 GP & EAP Access
• Freshly cooked team meals everyday
• All breaks are paid
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training & onboarding
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• Hospitality Rewards Enhanced Membership Package
• Wellbeing & EAP Support including 1 on 1 sessions
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Bespoke coaching and training courses

The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team at The George and help deliver exceptional dishes for our guests. You’ll bring experience from a quality-driven kitchen, working to high standards while consistently following standard operating procedures and health & safety guidelines.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie within a fast-paced, quality restaurant or pub
• A hands‑on, can‑do attitude with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• A creative approach to cooking with exceptional attention to detail