At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare, cook and present dishes while supporting menu prep and maintaining hygiene standards.
- Company: The Crown is a traditional village inn located in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, team incentives, and access to discounts and rewards.
- Other info: The Crown offers 11 comfortable guest rooms for visitors exploring Constable Country.
- Why this job: Join a supportive kitchen team passionate about fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen role is ideal; strong food safety and cooking technique skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 30000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our fantastic kitchen team. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity and dishes that showcase quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking. The Crown is a traditional village inn set in the heart of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for its well crafted, seasonal food, quality drinks and friendly hospitality, The Crown also offers 11 comfortable guest rooms, making it a popular base for visitors exploring Constable Country. If you’re passionate about great food and enjoy working in a positive, supportive kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prepare, cook and present dishes to Chestnut standards
- Support with menu prep and seasonal updates
- Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
- Keep your section organised, clean and efficient
- Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver smooth, busy services
- Help train and guide junior team members where needed
You’d Be a Great Fit If You’re
- Professional, reliable and collaborative
- Passionate about fresh, local produce
- Strong on food safety, hygiene and core cooking techniques
- Creative and detail focused, with pride in delivering consistent dishes
- A team player who enjoys a busy, supportive kitchen environment
- Experienced in a kitchen role (CDP experience ideal, but not essential)
Why Join Us?
- Team & individual incentives - from days out to trips abroad
- Flexible working hours for a healthy work-life balance
- Tips + Wagestream access to track and draw pay
- Real opportunities for growth and progression across all Chestnut properties
- Friends & Family discounts on food and rooms
- Access to the Chestnut Hub with hundreds of high street discounts
- Accredited and nationally recognised qualifications
- Employee rewards, recognition prizes & anniversary perks
- Referral scheme - earn up to £1,500 per referral
Who Are Chestnut?
Chestnut is a growing collection of pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops across East Anglia. We’re proud, humble and people first - our teams sit at the heart of everything we do. We offer a variety of hours to support work-life balance, and we’re committed to creating environments where people can grow, feel supported and genuinely enjoy what they do. Ready to join a supportive team and cook great food with great people? Apply today - we’d really like to meet you.
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Chestnut operates a growing collection of pubs with rooms across East Anglia, focusing on people-first values. Employees enjoy flexible hours, team incentives, and opportunities for growth. Located in a picturesque area, The Crown blends period character with a warm atmosphere.
