Chef de Partie

5-Star Country Inn | 2 AA Rosette Restaurant

Ticehurst, East Sussex

£32,000 + Approx. £4,500 Tronc
Package Around £36,500 | 45 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the established brigade at an impressive 5-star country inn with a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in East Sussex.

Combining quality dining, boutique accommodation and a thriving destination trade, the property delivers accomplished seasonal food within a relaxed and characterful setting.

With around 80 covers during the week, rising to 100–150 covers across Friday to Sunday, this is an excellent opportunity for a CDP looking to strengthen their experience within a busy, award-winning kitchen.

The Kitchen

You'll join an established kitchen team of approximately 15, including:

5 experienced chefs
3 junior chefs
7 kitchen porters

It's a well-supported operation where you'll have genuine responsibility for your section while working closely with the senior chefs and helping develop junior members of the brigade.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section throughout preparation and service, helping maintain the standards expected from a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

Running your section confidently during preparation and service
Preparing and presenting dishes consistently to a high standard
Maintaining excellent mise en place and section organisation
Working closely with the senior kitchen team during busy services
Supporting and developing junior chefs
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards
Supporting stock rotation, portion control and waste management
Keeping your section clean, organised and service-ready
Contributing positively to a professional, team-focused kitchen

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi CDP ready to progress
Experience within a quality fresh-food pub, restaurant or hotel
Rosette-level experience advantageous
Confidence running a section independently
Strong organisation and attention to detail
The ability to remain calm and consistent during high-volume services
A positive, hands-on approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for quality food and continued development

Working Pattern

45 hours per week
Varied rota according to business requirements
Breakfast shifts approximately 7am–4pm
Split shifts approximately 9am–3pm / 5pm–9pm
Evening shifts approximately 3pm–9pm

The Package

£32,000 base salary
Approximately £4,500 annual tronc
Total package around £36,500
45-hour working week
Work within a 5-star, 2 AA Rosette property
Established and well-supported kitchen brigade
Training and development opportunities
Genuine scope for continued career progression

Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to add a 5-star, 2 AA Rosette property to their CV while working within a properly staffed and established kitchen.

With earnings around £36,500, a 45-hour week and exposure to a busy destination operation serving up to 150 covers, it offers an excellent combination of quality, volume and career development.