Pastry Chef de Partie
Two Rosette Independent Restaurant
Starting at £36k (which includes from £8k - 10k TRONC)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary + structured progression
About the restaurant
Pig & Whistle Restaurant is an independent owner-operated, multi award winning restaurant in north Chelmsford, set between Writtle and Broomfield and surrounded by open Essex countryside.
A 16th-century house, it has been lovingly transformed into an award-winning romantic restaurant with outdoor and indoor rooms, licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. The venue is intimate and cosy, with a loyal local following and strong repeat trade.
Working together as a close team, we serve seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients, balancing comfort, refinement and consistency rather than trends.
The opportunity
We’re on the search for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie who is eager to take on an exciting new challenge. The right candidate must be trained in traditional and modern patisserie techniques, have previous experience working within a high-end restaurant. We are looking for an individual who is creative and hardworking.
Your role
Menu & food development
- Design and evolve seasonal menus within the restaurant style
- Balance creativity with commercial awareness
- Understand our customers and cook for them, not trends
- Work collaboratively on pricing and margins
What we’re looking for
This role suits a chef who:
- Has attained Two Rossette standard on their own or within a team.
- Cares about regular customers and reputation
Rossette experience is not essential.
What we offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Stable working environment
- Sensible service volumes
- Creative input and autonomy
- Long-term progression opportunity
- Real involvement in how the business runs
How to apply
Tell us about yourself and what you want from your next stage in hospitality, not just your CV. We’re interested in mindset as much as background.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
