Senior Chef de Partie in Surbiton

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the small, established brigade at an acclaimed 2 AA Rosette contemporary French restaurant in Surbiton. This highly regarded independent restaurant has built an excellent reputation for accomplished contemporary French cooking, combining strong classical foundations with seasonal ingredients and modern presentation in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

For an ambitious Chef de Partie, this is a fantastic opportunity to take genuine ownership of a section within a serious food-led kitchen while benefiting from the rare combination of Sunday and Monday off every week, paid overtime and a £40,000+ overall package.

The restaurant showcases contemporary French cooking within a relaxed and comfortable environment, attracting a loyal local following alongside guests travelling specifically for its food. Menus are driven by seasonality and quality produce, with the kitchen maintaining the standards expected of an established 2 AA Rosette restaurant. Working within a small professional brigade means every chef plays an important role, with genuine responsibility and excellent exposure across the kitchen.

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of a key section such as sauce, larder or vegetables, working closely with the senior kitchen team throughout preparation and service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your section confidently throughout preparation and service
• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently to 2 AA Rosette standards
• Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Maintaining excellent mise en place and organisation
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation throughout service
• Supporting and training junior members of the brigade
• Managing stock levels, rotation and helping minimise waste
• Contributing ideas towards seasonal menu development
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards
• Working efficiently and calmly within a small, close-knit kitchen team

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie within a quality fresh-food kitchen
• Rosette or comparable restaurant experience highly advantageous
• Strong classical cooking foundations
• A genuine interest in contemporary French cuisine
• Confidence taking responsibility for a section
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A clean, disciplined approach to working
• The ability to remain calm and consistent during service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine desire to continue developing technically

Working Pattern: 48 hours per week, Sunday and Monday off every week. Typical working week includes: 1 early shift, 2 split shifts, 2 late shifts. Paid overtime.

The Package: £40,000+ total package, excellent tronc/service charge, Sunday and Monday off every week, 48-hour working week, paid overtime, company pension, staff meals, employee discounts, training and professional development, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day, opportunity to develop within an established 2 AA Rosette kitchen, excellent transport links from Surbiton into Central London and the surrounding areas.

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a Chef de Partie who wants to continue progressing within a serious, quality-led independent restaurant while maintaining a considerably better working pattern than many comparable kitchens. With a £40,000+ package, paid overtime, Sunday and Monday consistently off, and the opportunity to run key sections within an established 2 AA Rosette contemporary French restaurant, this is an excellent next step for an ambitious chef looking to strengthen their experience and continue developing their career.