Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Chef’s Table, Chester
Base Salary DOE, includes tips

The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our independent, award-winning restaurant in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative, fast-paced kitchen and wants to grow as part of a close-knit, quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute dishes to a fine-dining standard with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Take responsibility for a section of the kitchen, ensuring it is well-organised, clean, and ready for service.
• Uphold the pace and rhythm of service, especially during multi-course tasting menus.
• Plate with finesse and an eye for detail, contributing to the overall visual and sensory impact of the dish.
• Participate in menu development and tastings, with the opportunity to contribute ideas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene, adhering to food safety protocols.
• Handle premium seasonal ingredients with respect and understanding, ensuring minimal waste.
• Stay calm and focused in a small, high-pressure kitchen environment, working closely with the Head Chef and rest of the team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally in a quality-led or fine-dining kitchen or a CDP looking to progress to a more senior position within the kitchen
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with refined cooking techniques, plating standards, and multi-component dishes.
• A genuine passion for seasonal, ingredient-led cooking and a desire to work creatively with what’s available.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to continual improvement.

About Us:
Chef’s Table is a microseasonal restaurant where menus change every 4–6 weeks, inspired by what’s growing on our partner farm in Daresbury. Our team works closely with our farmers to decide what to plant, and that connection to the land is reflected in every plate we serve. You’ll have opportunities for further development in areas such as agricultural practices, advanced kitchen techniques, and wine & spirits knowledge as part of our broader team ethos.

If you're interested or would like an informal chat, please get in touch.

Learn more about us here:
https://www.chefstablechester.co.uk/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person