Chef de Partie / Pastry Chef de Partie Michelin Guide 3 AA Rosettes

Location: Chinnor Oxfordshire (OX39)
Hours: 45 hours 4.5 days per week
Salary: Up to 32000 tips
Live-in available (75 per week)

About the Role

A rare opportunity has become available for a talented Chef de Partie with strong pastry experience or a Pastry CDP looking for a step into a Michelin-level kitchen to join the team at this iconic Oxfordshire restaurant.

The restaurant has retained its Michelin Plate and proudly holds 3 AA Rosettes with ambitions to push even further. Serving refined British and French-inspired cuisine the kitchen team focuses on precision creativity and exceptional ingredients delivering up to 90 covers alongside stunning terrace dining and special events.

This role will allow the right chef to work across the pastry section and/or a main kitchen section depending on skillset with the opportunity to take ownership of pastry elements including desserts breads afternoon bakes and petit fours.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes to Michelin and 3 Rosette standards

• Take ownership of the pastry section OR run a main kitchen section confidently (flexible based on candidate)

• Produce refined plated desserts breads pastry elements and seasonal creations

• Support menu development contributing creative ideas based on seasonal produce

• Maintain immaculate standards of organisation cleanliness and mise en place

• Ensure consistent quality and presentation during busy services

• Assist in training junior chefs and fostering a supportive team environment

• Uphold strict food safety hygiene and allergen compliance

• Assist with stock control ordering and proper storage of pastry and dry goods

About You

• Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen

• Strong pastry background OR a desire to specialise further within pastry

• Passion for modern British and French-inspired cuisine

• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced high-level environment

• High attention to detail and a commitment to consistency

• Team-focused with strong communication and organisational skills

• Ambition to progress in a Michelin-level environment

Salary & Benefits

• Up to 32000 per year depending on experience

• Share of tips

• 45-hour week across 4.5 days

• Live-in accommodation available (75 per week in local village)

• 28 days holiday (increasing with service)

• Pension scheme

• Discounted or free food

• Employee discount

• On-site parking

• Sick pay

• Opportunities for progression within a highly respected award-winning restaurant

About the Restaurant

Located in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside this Michelin-recommended restaurant offers a unique environment combining fine dining exceptional produce and a strong emphasis on nurturing culinary talent. With a long-standing reputation for excellence it is the perfect place for a pastry-led Chef de Partie to develop grow and contribute to a highly ambitious kitchen.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate CDP or Pastry CDP looking to take the next step in a Michelin-level kitchen wed love to hear from you.

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