Senior Chef de Partie (Senior CDP)
Competitive Salary
The Opportunity
We’re a proud, family-run hospitality group with two genuinely exciting venues, and we’re looking for a talented and passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team across both sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie who loves seasonal cooking, thrives in busy kitchens, and wants to be part of a growing business with long-term ambition. You'll work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and wider management team to deliver exceptional food across two very different venues while helping maintain standards, supporting junior team members, and contributing to the continued success of both kitchens.
Let’s be honest, hospitality is tough right now. But we’re growing. While others are slowing down, we’re opening new venues, investing in our people, and building something long-term with a management team that actually stays. Low turnover, experienced leadership, and a clear sense of direction across all our sites means you’ll be joining a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
If you’re passionate about fresh food, enjoy variety, and want to grow within a supportive and ambitious company, we’d love to hear from you.
Site One: The Waterfront
The Waterfront is our exciting new venue, a relaxed café-bistro by day with a vibrant tapas-style atmosphere in the evenings. Light, modern, seasonal, and full of potential, this is a brilliant opportunity to be part of an exciting kitchen from the ground up.
What you’ll be cooking:
- Fresh brunch and café dishes made with seasonal ingredients
- Modern bistro-style plates with a focus on quality produce
- Creative sharing dishes and tapas-style evening menus
- Regularly changing menus inspired by the seasons
Site Two: The Nelson
The Nelson is a much-loved country-style pub at the heart of the local community. Think roaring fires, busy weekends, packed festive periods, and proper pub food done exceptionally well.
What you’ll be cooking:
- Traditional pub classics cooked fresh and properly
- Seasonal dishes using the best local ingredients
- Festive menus and busy Christmas services
- Comfort food with attention to detail and consistency
The Role
As a Senior Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of both kitchens, taking ownership of your section and helping deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, ideal for a chef who is looking to develop their leadership skills, support junior chefs, and progress within a growing business.
Responsibilities include:
- Running your section confidently during service across both venues
- Preparing and cooking dishes to company specifications and standards
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
- Assisting with training and mentoring junior chefs and kitchen assistants
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Supporting menu changes, specials, and seasonal dishes
- Managing stock rotation and minimising wastage
- Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
- Assisting with deliveries, stock control, and kitchen organisation
- Helping build a positive, professional, and supportive kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Chef de Partie in a fresh food environment
- A strong Senior CDP looking to progress towards Junior Sous Chef
- Passion for fresh, seasonal cooking
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure during busy services
- A positive attitude and team-focused mentality
- Pride in delivering consistently high-quality food
- Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards
- Someone who leads by example and enjoys supporting others
Why Join Us?
- A growing family-run business with exciting plans ahead
- Stable management team and supportive leadership
- Opportunity to work across two very different kitchens
- Real progression opportunities as the business expands
- Exposure to a variety of cooking styles and menus
- Creative input into specials and seasonal dishes
- Competitive salary and great working environment
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Discounted or free food on shift
- Career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Company pension
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunity to work within a growing hospitality group
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
