Chef de Partie - Warwickshire

Location: Alcester, B49
Salary: £14.30 per hour (approx. £29,700 per annum) + Roughly £2.50 per hour Tronc + up to £1,000 annual bonus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, overtime paid, weekends required
Restaurant Type: Independent Fresh-Food Pub/Restaurant (recently refurbished)

Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to join a supportive and friendly kitchen team in a independent pub/restaurant? This is a fantastic opportunity to work with fresh food, contribute ideas to daily specials, and progress your career within a team that truly promotes from within.

About the Role:

You will be working in a fresh-food pub/restaurant that serves around 100 covers daily, with busier weekends. The kitchen team is five strong, including a Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Senior CDP, who all pride themselves on teamwork and high standards. Creativity is encouraged, with the freedom to contribute to daily specials and menus.

What We Offer:

£14.30 per hour (approx. £29,700 per annum)
Tips/Tronc averaging £2.50 per hour
Annual bonus of up to £1,000
Paid overtime (extra hours available but not expected)
Around 28 days holiday per year (accrued)
Clear career progression opportunities within the business
All shifts finish by 10pm

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients
Support the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Senior CDP in daily operations
Contribute ideas for daily specials and menus
Work effectively in a busy service environment (approx. 100 covers/day)
Uphold high standards of food safety and kitchen cleanliness
Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, supportive brigade

Requirements:

At least 2 years’ experience in a fresh-food kitchen (independent pubs, restaurants, or hotels ideal)
Must be able to drive due to the location
Flexible to work weekends (majority of Saturdays and Sundays)
Passion for food, a team-player attitude, and strong communication skills