Chef de Partie

Award-Winning Destination Gastropub | Woodbridge, Suffolk
£32,000 Base Salary + Tronc

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join one of the UK’s most acclaimed destination gastropubs, located in the Suffolk countryside.

Operating at 3 AA Rosette level and regularly recognised among the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs, this highly regarded restaurant has built a national reputation for its bold Mediterranean-influenced cooking, exceptional seasonal produce and vibrant kitchen culture.

Led by a highly respected Chef Patron, the kitchen focuses on serious cooking using outstanding local ingredients, combining technical excellence with a creative, flavour-driven approach. While standards are extremely high, the kitchen culture is equally important — a professional, supportive environment where chefs work hard, develop their skills and genuinely enjoy being part of the team.

The Kitchen

3 AA Rosette standard destination restaurant
Consistently ranked among the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs
Mediterranean-influenced cooking rooted in exceptional British produce
Busy, high-performing kitchen attracting diners from across the UK
Strong brigade culture focused on development and teamwork

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section within a high-performing brigade, working closely with senior chefs to deliver exceptional food during busy services.

You will:

Run your section confidently during service
Prepare and cook dishes using outstanding seasonal ingredients
Maintain the high technical standards expected at Rosette level
Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency and quality
Support junior chefs within the brigade
Contribute to the collaborative and positive kitchen culture

This is an ideal role for a chef looking to refine their skills within a nationally recognised, quality-driven kitchen.

The Package

£32,000 base salary
Tronc / service charge on top
Opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most respected gastropub kitchens
Staff dining benefits
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression within a highly regarded operation

The Ideal Candidate

Currently working as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie
Experience within high-quality fresh-food kitchens
Strong technical skills and attention to detail
Passion for seasonal produce and flavour-driven cooking
Positive attitude and strong team mentality

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting and highly regarded restaurant teams, working with exceptional ingredients and alongside chefs operating at the top of their craft.

If you are an ambitious chef looking to develop your career within a serious, award-winning kitchen, we would love to hear from you.