Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Michelin Guide & Good Food Guide Top 100 Pub £32,500 + Tips (£300/month)

Location: Barley, Hertfordshire (SG8 8HY)

Salary: £32,500 per annum + tips (approx. £300 per month)

Hours: Full-time 48 hours per week Wednesday–Sunday (mix of day & evening shifts, 1 double per week)

Accolades: Michelin Guide • Good Food Guide Top 100 Pubs UK • 10x Great British Pub Awards Finalist

About the Venue

This beautifully restored 350-year-old country pub offers a dining experience that honours traditional British hospitality while showcasing modern craftsmanship and creativity. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide’s Top 100 Pubs, it’s celebrated for its warm atmosphere, exceptional food, and passion for local ingredients.

Menus change with the seasons, combining the best of British produce with traditional cooking techniques such as curing, smoking, and wood-fired grilling, to deliver food that’s both honest and elevated.

With over a decade of national recognition and ongoing expansion plans, this is a great time to join a forward-thinking, award-winning team.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join the brigade. You’ll take ownership of the larder and pastry sections, working closely with a respected Head Chef to maintain high standards and contribute creative input to the menu.

This role suits a chef who values precision, seasonality, and a genuine respect for ingredients — with the drive to learn, develop, and grow in an ambitious kitchen.

Your Role

Run the larder and pastry sections, maintaining consistency and excellence in every service

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to 2 AA Rosette standard

Contribute to menu ideas and seasonal specials

Take responsibility for ordering, stock control, and section organisation

Maintain kitchen hygiene, efficiency, and professionalism

Collaborate closely with the Head Chef and wider team to deliver exceptional dining experiences

About You

Experience as a Chef de Partie in a 2 AA Rosette or Michelin Guide–listed kitchen

Skilled across larder and pastry, with creativity and attention to detail

Passionate about seasonal British produce and traditional cooking methods

Reliable, calm, and professional under pressure

A strong team player who contributes to a positive kitchen culture

Keen to grow within an expanding, well-respected hospitality business

What We Offer

£32,500 annual salary + tips (approx. £300 per month)

48-hour week Wednesday–Sunday Combination of day and evening shifts (9am–5pm / 3pm–10:30pm)

One double shift per week (two during peak periods)

Paid overtime

28 days holiday

Discounts on food and beverage

Opportunity to work within a Michelin Guide–listed, multi-award-winning environment

Long-term career development as part of a growing, high-quality team

Apply Now

If you’re a passionate and ambitious Chef de Partie ready to join an award-winning kitchen known for quality, seasonality, and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonny at or call .