Chef de Partie

About the role

Location: THE PIG‑near Bath, Pensford, BS39 4NS. A Chef de Partie role at THE PIG is like no other. We use local suppliers within a 25‑mile radius, our own homegrown kitchen garden produce, and a bit of love to create our menus, which change all the time. Our Senior Chefs are passionate and, above all, driven to provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience – creativity is what we do best. Our kitchens are fast‑paced and energetic, which is what we look for in an individual.

Responsibilities

• Work across one of the four kitchen sections and have the opportunity to oversee each section to share knowledge with junior chefs.
• Play an active role in supporting and inspiring apprentices through our award‑winning apprenticeship programme.
• Engage in constant conversations with gardeners, local farmers, butchers and fishmongers about seasonal availability and produce.
• Bring enthusiasm, your own knives and a passion for food; we will help you develop the rest.
• Support a dynamic team with confidence and ability.
• Gain experience across multiple properties and progress toward Senior Chef de Partie, Junior Sous or Sous Chef roles.

Skills

• Confidence and ability to support a dynamic team.
• Enthusiasm and a passion for cooking.
• Proficient knife skills and willingness to bring your own knives.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with gardeners, farmers, butchers and fishmongers.
• Ability to oversee kitchen sections and mentor junior chefs.
• Commitment to supporting apprentices and fostering their development.

Benefits

• Paid overtime.
• Unlimited staff stays – free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Meals on duty.
• Fresh chef whites for every service.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days).
• Take‑home goods at cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on‑demand GP, physiotherapy and counselling services via Help@Hand.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death‑in‑service cover.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Opportunity to progress across the business as we expand.
• Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for two.

Pay

OTE £16.40 per hour, inclusive of tronc.

Schedule

40 hours per week.