Chef de Partie – Independent Country Pub
Location: North Elmham, Norfolk
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40–45 hours per week, over 4 days
Tips: Approximately £350 per month
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a highly successful, independent country pub in North Elmham, Norfolk.
This is a beautiful traditional country inn with a strong reputation for exceptional food, hospitality and service. The business has been independently owned since being lovingly restored in 2017 and has built an excellent reputation, including recognition from the Telegraph, Sunday Times and Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastro Pubs.
The kitchen is led by a Michelin-experienced Head Chef and focuses on fresh, homemade gastro-pub food, with plenty of slow cooking, smoking and quality seasonal produce.
This is a genuinely busy operation, but the business takes pride in looking after its chefs. The role is structured around a 4-day working week, with a 40–45 hour contract, and hours above 45 are not expected.
What You'll Be Doing
- Running your section confidently during busy services.
- Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal gastro-pub food.
- Working with slow-cooked and smoked ingredients.
- Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef across the kitchen.
- Helping maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards.
- Contributing ideas and developing your skills through hands-on learning.
- Supporting the wider team to deliver an exceptional experience for guests.
About You
We're looking for a Chef de Partie who is:
- Passionate about food and cooking.
- Reliable, resilient and hardworking.
- Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
- Keen to learn and develop their skills.
- Ambitious and looking for genuine progression.
- A positive team player who takes pride in their work.
- Interested in working with fresh, quality produce.
- Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than a short-term position.
Previous experience in a quality gastro-pub, restaurant, hotel or fresh-food kitchen would be advantageous.
What's On Offer?
- £32,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Approximately £350 per month in tips.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- 40–45 hours per week over 4 days.
- Hours above 45 are not expected.
- Private medical care.
- Free food whilst on shift.
- Genuine learning and development opportunities.
- Progression opportunities within a successful and growing business.
- Support from an experienced, Michelin-background Head Chef.
- A caring, honest employer that genuinely values its team.
- Strong staff retention
The pub is closed on Mondays, giving the team a consistent day away from the operation.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a business that has built an excellent reputation while remaining genuinely independent and people-focused.
The owners take pride in looking after their chefs and creating a sustainable working environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from an experienced Head Chef, work with excellent produce and develop your skills within a busy but supportive kitchen.
If you're a passionate Chef de Partie looking for a long-term opportunity where you can learn, progress and become part of a successful team that genuinely cares about its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your culinary career.
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