Chef de Partie

2 AA Rosette Contemporary French Restaurant

Surbiton, Surrey

£40,000+ Package | Sunday & Monday Off | Paid Overtime
48 Hours per Week | Independent, Quality-Led Restaurant

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

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.

The Role

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

About You

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

Why This Role?

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.

Senior Chef de Partie