Chef de Partie

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per annum + service charge (minimum £500 per month)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a Luxury Hotel in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing restaurant operation, working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and an internationally influenced menu.

The restaurant offers a relaxed, informal dining experience, with 66 covers and a strong focus on quality food and consistency. Following the successful development of its food offering, the business is looking to strengthen its kitchen team with a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you will take responsibility for your section, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to a consistently high standard. You will play an important role in the smooth running of service, supporting junior team members and contributing ideas to the development of the menu.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with quality ingredients and wants to develop within a supportive kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your designated kitchen section.

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.

• Work closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver smooth and efficient service.

• Ensure all ingredients are prepared, stored and handled correctly.

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards.

• Follow HACCP procedures and ensure kitchen documentation is completed accurately.

• Monitor stock levels within your section and communicate ordering requirements.

• Support menu development and contribute ideas for new dishes.

• Assist with training and supporting junior kitchen team members.

• Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

• Work efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Support the wider kitchen operation when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar professional kitchen role.

• Strong cooking skills and a passion for working with fresh ingredients.

• Good understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.

• Ability to manage your own section confidently during service.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.

• Reliable, professional and committed to maintaining high standards.

Rewards

• £32,000–£34,000 annual salary.

• Additional service charge of a minimum of £500 per month.

• Permanent, full-time position with 40 contracted hours per week.

• Opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal and internationally influenced menus.

• Supportive kitchen team and experienced Head Chef.

• Opportunity to contribute ideas and develop your culinary skills.

• Career development opportunities within a growing restaurant operation.

• Opportunity to work within a distinctive historic hotel in Cambridge city centre.

If you're a passionate Chef de Partie looking to join a growing kitchen team, work with quality ingredients and develop your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!