Chef de Partie

Michelin-Starred Restaurant with Rooms | Cumbria

£32,000 + Service Charge (OTE £35k+)
40 Hours | 3 Days Off | Paid Overtime
Live in accommodation available

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef de Partie to join a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms on the Cumbria/Scottish border.

Operating at 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosette level, this is a refined, tasting-menu-led kitchen focused on seasonality, precision and ingredient quality.

With a 30-cover dining room and a small, highly skilled brigade, the kitchen delivers a focused dining experience built around 4 and 8-course tasting menus, evolving throughout the year.

The Kitchen

1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes
30-cover fine dining restaurant
4-day dinner service + limited lunch service
Produce-led menus using high-quality UK ingredients
Kitchen garden support via sister property
Small, professional brigade

This is a kitchen where attention to detail, consistency and discipline are essential.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your section and play a key role in delivering food at Michelin standard.

You will:

Run your section during prep and service
Maintain consistency, organisation and high standards
Prepare and present dishes with precision and attention to detail
Support menu development and seasonal changes
Assist with stock control and ordering within your section
Support and guide junior chefs where required
Maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen

This is a hands-on role suited to a chef looking to develop within a focused, high-level environment.

The Package

£32,000 base salary
Equal share of service charge (OTE £35k+)
40-hour contract
3 days off per week
Paid overtime
Staff meals on duty
Live-in accommodation available short-term (up to 2 months)
Relocation support available

The Ideal Candidate

Current Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef
Experience in Rosette or fine-dining kitchens (Michelin exposure advantageous)
Strong technical foundation and attention to detail
Organised, reliable and calm under pressure
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Passion for high-quality, seasonal cooking

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to:

Work within a Michelin-starred kitchen
Develop your skills in a focused, high-standard environment
Benefit from a 40-hour contract and 3 days off per week
Be part of a small, supportive and professional brigade

If you’re looking to refine your craft and progress within a Michelin-level kitchen, this is an excellent next step.