Senior Chef de Partie - Lead a Busy Seasonal Kitchen

The Wild Duck Inn; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Referral programme

Store discount

Job summary

The Wild Duck Inn in Cirencester is a beautifully restored Cotswolds inn located in the village of Ewen near Cirencester, recently taken over by Sam and Georgie, the founders of Country Creatures, bringing warmth, comfort, elevated pub dining and exceptional guest experience.

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to run a busy section, cook seasonal dishes to a high standard, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to menu development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Chef de Partie and readiness to take on more responsibility.
• Passion for seasonal, produce-led cooking.
• Confident running a busy section and supporting during service.
• Good organisation, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Team player contributing to a positive kitchen culture.
• Eager to develop within a professional and ambitious kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for running your section during preparation and service.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest quality using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chefs in maintaining smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Help train and mentor junior chefs, including Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials where appropriate.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

English (proficiency)

Job description

The Wild Duck Inn in Cirencester is a beautifully restored Cotswolds inn located in the village of Ewen near Cirencester, recently taken over by Sam and Georgie, the founders of Country Creatures, bringing warmth, comfort, elevated pub dining and exceptional guest experience.

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to run a busy section, cook seasonal dishes to a high standard, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to menu development.