Chef de Partie

32000 Tronc
Package Circa Monday Closed Potential Live-In Accommodation

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the kitchen of an established food-led country restaurant and gastropub in the Hertfordshire countryside near Welwyn.

Combining the character of a traditional country pub with a more refined French and modern European style of cooking the kitchen has built a strong reputation around fresh seasonal ingredients classical technique and consistently high standards.

This would suit a confident CDP who enjoys proper fresh-food cooking wants responsibility for their own section and is looking to continue developing within a quality-focused independent kitchen.

Set in an attractive Hertfordshire countryside location the venue combines a relaxed pub environment with a dedicated restaurant offering.

The food style is rooted in French and modern European cooking alongside high-quality British dishes and seasonal pub classics.

The kitchen works with fresh ingredients and places real emphasis on flavour technique and consistency rather than heavily systemised cooking.

The operation includes:

• À la carte restaurant dining
• Quality gastropub food
• Seasonal menus
• Sunday lunch
• Private and group dining
• Fresh scratch-led cooking
• Strong French and modern European influence

The venue is closed every Monday giving the brigade a guaranteed fixed closed day each week.

As Chef de Partie youll take responsibility for your own section and play an important part in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Youll be responsible for:

• Running and organising your own section
• Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard
• Maintaining excellent mise en place
• Delivering accurately and efficiently during busy services
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef
• Contributing towards seasonal dishes and menu development
• Supporting and developing junior members of the brigade
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and kitchen organisation
• Assisting with stock rotation ordering and waste control
• Ensuring consistency across both restaurant and gastropub service

This is a hands-on position where youll be trusted to take genuine responsibility for the quality and organisation of your section.

Were looking for a Chef de Partie with strong foundations in fresh quality-led cooking.

Youll ideally have:

• Previous CDP experience within a good restaurant gastropub or hotel
• Strong fresh-food cooking skills
• Good classical foundations
• Confidence running your own section
• Excellent organisation and mise en place
• Strong attention to detail
• Consistently high standards of presentation
• A calm and professional approach during service
• Good food hygiene knowledge
• A genuine desire to continue learning and developing

Previous experience with French or modern European cuisine would be particularly useful although strong fundamentals and the right attitude are equally important.

• 32000 base salary
• Approximately tronc per year
• Potential total package circa
• Venue closed every Monday
• Potential live-in accommodation subject to availability
• Staff meals
• Staff discounts
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Supportive independent kitchen environment
• Fresh quality-led cooking
• Attractive Hertfordshire countryside location

This is a strong opportunity for a chef who genuinely enjoys cooking from scratch and taking ownership of their section.

Youll be working with seasonal ingredients classical techniques and a varied food offering spanning French-influenced restaurant dishes quality gastropub food and Sunday lunch.

The package is competitive for the area at circa including tronc while the fixed Monday closure gives the kitchen team a guaranteed day away from service each week.

For a strong CDP looking for an established independent kitchen good-quality food and the potential of live-in accommodation this is a very solid next move.