Chef De Partie

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join us at The Elephant, helping us deliver exceptional guest experiences while building a rewarding hospitality career.
If you're passionate about great food, take pride in the details and thrive in a busy kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

About This Role
As our Chef de Partie, you'll take responsibility for preparing and presenting consistently high-quality dishes across your section. Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you'll help deliver smooth service, maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, and make sure every plate reflects the care our guests expect.
You'll keep mise en place organised, manage stock rotation and portion control, and run your section calmly during service. You'll also support junior chefs, help reduce waste and keep your work area clean and well organised.

What We're Looking For
Essential
· Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or as a Demi Chef de Partie ready to take the next step.
· Strong cooking skills and a passion for producing consistently high-quality food.
· Confidence running a kitchen section through preparation and service.
· Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen.
· Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management.
· Able to organise mise en place, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.
· A positive team player who communicates clearly and supports colleagues.
· Reliable, flexible and committed to high standards.
· Holds, or is willing to obtain, a Level 2 Food Safety qualification.
· Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable
· Previous hotel or hospitality group experience.
· A relevant professional cookery qualification.
· Experience with stock rotation, portion control and reducing food waste.
· Experience contributing to menu development or daily specials.
· Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
· Knowledge of HACCP procedures.
· Experience supporting apprentices or junior chefs.
· Experience using kitchen ordering or stock management systems.

Competitive pay, free duty meals and uniform
Discounted stays and dining within Original Collection
Shopping discounts
Wagestream savings tools and financial education
Mental health support and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Training and career progression
A friendly, supportive team

Discover Life Near Reading
The Elephant Hotel is located in the charming Thames-side village of Pangbourne, offering the perfect mix of village life and excellent connectivity. With independent cafés, riverside walks, boutique shops and a welcoming community on your doorstep, Pangbourne is a wonderful place to live and work.
The vibrant town of Reading is just a short journey away, providing outstanding shopping, restaurants, entertainment and one of the UK's best-connected rail stations, with fast services to London, Oxford and the West Country. Surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire countryside and close to the River Thames and Chiltern Hills, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life with the best of town, country and city living all within easy reach.

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