CHEF DE PARTIE
The White Hart Inn, Moorwood Moor, Derbyshire
£13.50–£14.50 per hour, depending on experience
Full-time · Approximately 45 hours over 4–4.5 days per week
We are looking for an experienced, friendly and dependable Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at The White Hart Inn.
Set in the Derbyshire countryside, The White Hart is a stunning country inn serving freshly prepared pub food seven days a week. Alongside our busy restaurant, we are an award-winning wedding venue hosting approximately 100 weddings each year, as well as private parties, corporate events and other functions.
This is a varied, hands-on role for a capable chef who takes pride in preparing fresh food and maintaining consistently high standards.
THE ROLE
Working alongside our Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team, you will:
- Prepare and cook dishes from our freshly made seasonal pub menu
- Take responsibility for your section during preparation and service
- Work across a mixture of breakfast, lunch and dinner services
- Support the delivery of weddings, private events and functions
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency
- Complete preparation accurately and efficiently
- Follow food safety, allergen and kitchen-cleaning procedures
- Help manage stock levels and reduce unnecessary food waste
- Support junior members of the kitchen team
- Remain calm, organised and positive during busy services
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a Chef de Partie or is an experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
- Has experience working with fresh ingredients and preparing food from scratch
- Can confidently manage a section during service
- Takes pride in producing consistently good food
- Is friendly, reliable and works well as part of a team
- Has good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen procedures
- Is comfortable working in a busy country inn and wedding venue
- Is flexible and available for breakfast, daytime and evening services
Due to our countryside location and limited public transport, applicants must either drive and have reliable transport or live locally with dependable transport arrangements.
HOURS AND ROTA
This is a full-time position working approximately 45 hours across 4–4.5 days per week.
The rota will include a mixture of breakfast, lunch and dinner services, including evenings and weekends. We aim to provide one weekend day off each week wherever possible.
WHAT WE OFFER
- £13.50–£15.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Approximately 36-45 hours per week
- A 4 day working week
- A varied role across restaurant service, weddings and private events
- The opportunity to work with a freshly prepared menu
- A supportive and friendly kitchen environment
- The chance to join an established and growing independent hospitality group
- Staff benefits and company discounts
- Opportunities for training, development and progression
If you are a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh food and wants to develop within a friendly and ambitious kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience, availability and transport arrangements.
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
