Chef de Partie
Location: The Pickled Parson, Sedgefield
Salary: £25,500–£28,500 per year (dependent on experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Join Our Kitchen Team at The Pickled Parson
The Pickled Parson is a thriving, food-led country pub in the heart of Sedgefield, with an exciting vision for the future. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a passionate and talented Chef de Partie to join our dedicated kitchen team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than just their next job—it's a chance to build a long-term career within an ambitious, expanding business where progression is actively encouraged.
If you take pride in creating exceptional dishes, enjoy working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in delivering consistently high standards across our kitchen. Working alongside our Head Chef and the wider kitchen team, you'll help create dishes that combine modern creativity with the comforting pub classics our guests know and love.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to menu development, and grow your career within an ambitious and supportive business.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of one year's experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen.
- A genuine passion for quality food, seasonal produce and attention to detail.
- The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy service.
- A positive attitude with a collaborative approach to working as part of a close-knit kitchen team.
- Confidence to contribute ideas and support the ongoing development of our menus.
- A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness and food safety.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £25,500–£28,500, depending on experience.
- Immediate start available.
- Flexible working patterns with carefully planned rotas that support a healthy work-life balance.
- A genuine commitment to your professional development. Whether you're taking your first steps as a Chef de Partie or have ambitions to become a Sous Chef or Head Chef, we'll support your progression every step of the way through mentoring, training and increased responsibility.
- Clear opportunities for career advancement within our growing business, with the potential to progress from Chef de Partie through to a future Head Chef position.
- A supportive, professional working environment where your ideas, initiative and contribution are genuinely valued.
- Free on-site parking.
- Team tips.
Working Hours
- Flexible shifts
- 8 and 10-hour shifts
- Evening and weekend availability required
- Holiday entitlement
Experience Required
- Minimum of 1 year's experience as a chef (required)
Location
Based in the picturesque market town of Sedgefield, conveniently located just a short drive from Durham.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're an enthusiastic Chef de Partie looking for your next opportunity within a growing, quality-focused kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Pickled Parson and become part of an ambitious team that's passionate about great food, continuous development and creating memorable dining experiences. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, take on greater responsibility or work towards leading your own kitchen one day, we'll help you achieve your goals.
Apply today and start your next chapter with us.
Pay: £25,500.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockton-On-Tees TS21 2AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
