Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Full Time

Who’d A Thought It, Grafty Green, Maidstone

£30,000–£35,000 per annum | Full Time | Permanent

Join our kitchen team at Who’d A Thought It

We’re looking for a passionate and hardworking Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at Who’d A Thought It, a well-established boutique hotel and country pub in Grafty Green, near Maidstone.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their cooking, enjoys working with fresh, quality ingredients and wants to be part of a friendly and professional kitchen team.

You’ll work alongside our Head Chef and wider kitchen team, taking responsibility for your section and helping us deliver consistently great food to our guests.

The role

As Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Running your own section during service
• Maintaining excellent food presentation and portion control
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are always maintained
• Managing preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently during busy services
• Supporting and working positively with the rest of the kitchen team

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role
• Is passionate about food and takes pride in what they produce
• Is reliable, organised and works well under pressure
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Can work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Wants to develop their skills and be part of a great kitchen environment
• Has excellent flexibility with working hours
• Weekend and Bank Hoilday availability is essential

What we offer

£30,000–£35,000 per year, depending on experience, plus:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Pension
• Tips
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
• Friendly and supportive team
• A great working environment
• Opportunity to develop and progress within the kitchen

If you’re looking for your next opportunity and want to join a team that values good food and a positive kitchen environment, apply today!

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person