At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook fresh, seasonal dishes in a busy kitchen environment.
- Company: The Knot Inn, a vibrant countryside pub near Rudyard Lake.
- Benefits: From £13.00 per hour, TRONC, 4-day work week, and Christmas Day off.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression in a friendly, independent pub.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop your culinary skills while making delicious food.
- Qualifications: Experience in a fresh food kitchen and a passion for quality cooking.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
The Knot Inn is a busy countryside pub close to Rudyard Lake, serving freshly prepared, seasonal food throughout the week and a particularly popular Sunday lunch. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. We need someone who enjoys working with fresh food, takes pride in what they send out and can be relied upon to run their section well. You will work alongside our Head Chef, Sous Chef and the rest of the kitchen team, with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility over time.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing and cooking fresh food across our menus
- Running your section confidently during service
- Making sure dishes are consistent and well presented
- Keeping your prep organised and your section ready for service
- Working with and supporting other sections when needed
- Following our food safety and hygiene procedures
- Keeping your section and the wider kitchen clean and organised
About you:
We are looking for someone with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen. You’ll need to be:
- Comfortable running a section during service
- Organised and able to stay on top of things when it gets busy
- Reliable and a good team player
- Consistent in the quality and presentation of the food you produce
- Keen to learn and develop your skills
We would particularly like to hear from chefs who are looking to progress and take the next step in their career.
Working pattern:
- Predominantly 4 days per week
- Full-time, permanent position
- Weekend working is required, with Sunday being one of our busiest services
- We do not open on Christmas Day
What we offer:
- From £13.00 per hour, depending on experience
- TRONC in addition to your hourly rate
- A 4-day working week
- Christmas Day off
- A permanent role within an independently run countryside pub
- A kitchen focused on freshly prepared food and quality ingredients
- A friendly and supportive team
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the kitchen
Apply now: If you would like to join us as our next Chef de Partie, click Apply and complete our short application. It should only take around 3-4 minutes. We aim to respond to all applicants within 7 days.
Chef de Partie employer: The Knot Inn
At The Knot Inn, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity and work-life balance. Our state-of-the-art kitchen provides a dynamic environment for culinary professionals to thrive, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you can develop your skills and advance your career in a supportive atmosphere. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
