Chef de Partie

Welcome to the Griffin Inn; the light of the picturesque Fletching village. Nestled in a secluded corner of the verdant East Sussex countryside and overlooking what we affectionately coined the Sussex Serengeti, our quaint country pub is a charming and characterful nod to the heritage of traditional English pubs. With a history steeped in fame and having catered to our fair share of the rich and famous over the years, we have customer hospitality down to a fine art. Boasting a large indoor area, a Mediterranean-style patio space and one of the largest and most beautiful pub gardens in all of Sussex, we are uniquely poised to offer one of the best all-round dining experiences.

Being a part of our Griffin team means constantly pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our clientele. With an innovative and locally sourced menu, we are passionate about delivering creative and astounding dishes that both excite and amaze all those who eat them, focusing our efforts on the use of high-quality, fresh and seasonal ingredients to achieve these ends.

To join our kitchen, we are looking for a hungry chef; someone passionate with a keen eye for detail who values skill and progression in both their ability and position. Joining us would mean becoming part of a dedicated and supportive team who celebrate and champion a genuine love for food, combining traditional and modern British cuisine. Creativity and input is encouraged with a strong foundation in quality, consistency, presentation and efficiency all being a must.

Our well-respected kitchen set within a stunning and inspiring rural location is an excellent place for any budding chef to make and leave their culinary mark. If you think exceptional is something you can offer us, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

• Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
• Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms.
• Free meals.
• Weekly pay.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 28 Days holiday per year.

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flair for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Demonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food every time.
• Be an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen Supervisor.
• Show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication & problem-solving skills.
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials.
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour.
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams.
• Demonstrate exceptional levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen to ensure consistent high standards.