Chef de Partie

Michelin-Recommended, 3 AA Rosette Restaurant

Rural Bedfordshire | £30,000–£32,000 DOE
Structured Rota | Excellent Work-Life Balance

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join a highly regarded 3 AA Rosette, Michelin-recommended fine dining restaurant set within beautiful private parkland on a historic Bedfordshire estate.

The kitchen delivers refined modern British tasting menus built around seasonality, natural flavour combinations, and precision cooking, with a strong emphasis on ingredient quality and thoughtful execution.

This is a calm, focused and highly professional kitchen environment where standards are high, but development, balance and team culture are equally valued.

The Restaurant

3 AA Rosettes
Michelin Guide recommended
Modern British tasting menus
Seasonal, ingredient-led cooking
Extensive wine programme and pairing focus
Set within a stunning rural estate environment

The restaurant has built a strong reputation not only for its food and hospitality, but also for creating a genuinely supportive and progressive working culture.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section and play an important role within a skilled and collaborative brigade.

You will:

Run your section confidently during prep and service
Deliver dishes with consistency, precision and attention to detail
Maintain excellent organisation and mise en place standards
Support and mentor junior chefs within the team
Assist with menu development and refinement
Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and professionalism
Work closely with senior chefs to continually improve standards and execution

This role is ideal for a chef looking to continue developing within a serious fine-dining environment while benefiting from an unusually balanced and structured working week.

About You

Current Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up
Experience within quality fresh-food or fine-dining kitchens
Passionate about food, seasonality and high standards
Calm, organised and reliable during service
Strong work ethic with a genuine desire to learn and progress
Positive, team-focused attitude
Own transport essential due to rural location

Rosette experience is advantageous, but attitude, consistency and willingness to learn are equally important.

Working Pattern & Lifestyle

One of the standout aspects of this role is the quality of life and structure rarely found within fine dining:

Monday & Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Development, preparation and training day
Thursday – Saturday: Lunch & dinner service
Sunday: Lunch service only
Sunday & Wednesday evenings off
Full closure over Christmas & New Year

This structure allows genuine time for recovery, development and progression.

What’s on Offer

£30,000–£32,000 salary DOE
Five-day working week
Structured rota and excellent work-life balance
Full Christmas & New Year closure
Professional development and training opportunities
Meals on duty
Friends & family dining discounts
Annual complimentary dining experience
Relocation support available depending on circumstances
Supportive, inclusive and highly professional environment

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected fine-dining restaurant that combines:

Serious food standards
A calm, professional kitchen culture
Genuine development opportunities
One of the best-balanced rotas in fine dining hospitality

If you are a Chef de Partie looking to refine your craft within a Michelin-recognised kitchen while maintaining a strong quality of life, we would love to hear from you.