Senior Chef de Partie – Gastro Pub
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Salary: £34,000 per year + tips
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (45 hours per week)
Live-in available (£78 per week)
Overview
A well-established, food-led country pub in Suffolk, combining traditional charm with a modern dining offering. Known for fresh, seasonal British cuisine, the business attracts a strong mix of locals and destination diners, alongside a small number of high-quality guest rooms and consistent year-round trade.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Chef de Partie to join a stable and supportive kitchen brigade within a busy gastro pub operation. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will take responsibility for running your own section and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The role will involve working across lunch and dinner services, helping maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency during busy periods. This is a hands-on position suited to a confident Chef de Partie looking to step into a more senior role within a fresh food environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Run and manage your designated section during service.
- Prepare and present fresh food dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Support junior chefs and help maintain a positive kitchen culture.
- Ensure mise en place is completed efficiently ahead of service.
- Assist senior chefs with daily kitchen operations and service flow.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation within your section.
- Support stock control, rotation, and ordering procedures.
- Follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a fresh food kitchen.
- Experience working within a gastro pub, hotel, or quality restaurant environment.
- Confident running a section independently during busy service periods.
- Good understanding of fresh, seasonal British cuisine.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, hard-working, and team-focused approach.
- Flexible attitude towards shifts and weekend work.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen standards.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £34,000 per year based on a 45-hour week.
- Tips on top.
- Live-in accommodation available (£78 per week).
- Stable and supportive kitchen environment.
- Opportunity to progress within a quality gastro pub operation.
- Work with fresh, seasonal produce in a busy food-led business.
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