Chef de Partie

Pay will be according to experience.

An extraordinary opportunity for an ambitious chef to work with our Two AA Rosette Head Chef. Our Head's experience includes four years in a Michelin Star and three years Head Chef at a top five star hotel on the Caribbean island of Mustique.

The sous chef role will be five days a week split shifts.

The Black Bull Inn Balsham (owned since 2011)

CB21 4DJ

Iconic thatched gastro pub/restaurant inn (independent freehouse) and restaurant - 90 covers,

Five overnight guest accommodation in a separate mews-style building,

Historic conservation village of Balsham, just east of Cambridge and south of Newmarket.

Sister pub The Red Lion Hinxton (owned since 2003) - 12 minutes down the A11

The objective is to maintain and develop the current strong reputation for consistently outstanding food with warm and efficient service.

See www.blackbull-balsham.co.uk.

Head Chef Rob has just been awarded Two AA rosettes rewarding his hard work, passion and progression as he builds his reputation at The Black Bull since joining in 2020. We also have 4 AA stars for our accommodation (both pubs) and numerous awards.

Recognised in the main industry guides (eg Good Pub Guide) and more exclusive guides (eg Alastair Sawday, Epicurean Club). Annual Trip Advisor Excellence Award.

If you are a fast learner and want to learn first hand from the top, if you are passionate about producing high quality dishes, have high standards and if you are a good team player, then you will get on well with us and find this role very fulfilling.

Key responsibilities-

Assisting the Head in creating new menu ideas

Taking joint ownership of our five star Food Health and Safety award

Committed and flexible working

Experience/ skills

Previous experience within a similar role

Forward thinking + creative

Exceptional organisational and planning skills

High attention to detail

Positive and passionate manner

Team player ethos

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you live within 45 minutes of Balsham?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person