Chef de Partie / Pastry Chef de Partie – Michelin Guide, 3 AA Rosettes
Location: Chinnor, Oxfordshire (OX39)
Hours: 45 hours | 4.5 days per week
Salary: Up to £32,000 + tips
Live-in available (£75 per week)
About the Role
A rare opportunity has become available for a talented Chef de Partie with strong pastry experience, or a Pastry CDP looking for a step into a Michelin-level kitchen, to join the team at this iconic Oxfordshire restaurant.
The restaurant has retained its Michelin Plate and proudly holds 3 AA Rosettes, with ambitions to push even further. Serving refined British and French-inspired cuisine, the kitchen team focuses on precision, creativity, and exceptional ingredients — delivering up to 90 covers alongside stunning terrace dining and special events.
This role will allow the right chef to work across the pastry section and/or a main kitchen section, depending on skillset, with the opportunity to take ownership of pastry elements including desserts, breads, afternoon bakes, and petit fours.
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Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and present high-quality dishes to Michelin and 3 Rosette standards
* Take ownership of the pastry section OR run a main kitchen section confidently (flexible based on candidate)
* Produce refined plated desserts, breads, pastry elements, and seasonal creations
* Support menu development, contributing creative ideas based on seasonal produce
* Maintain immaculate standards of organisation, cleanliness, and mise en place
* Ensure consistent quality and presentation during busy services
* Assist in training junior chefs and fostering a supportive team environment
* Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen compliance
* Assist with stock control, ordering, and proper storage of pastry and dry goods
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About You
* Experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen
* Strong pastry background OR a desire to specialise further within pastry
* Passion for modern British and French-inspired cuisine
* Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-level environment
* High attention to detail and a commitment to consistency
* Team-focused with strong communication and organisational skills
* Ambition to progress in a Michelin-level environment
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Salary & Benefits
* Up to £32,000 per year, depending on experience
* Share of tips
* 45-hour week across 4.5 days
* Live-in accommodation available (£75 per week in local village)
* 28 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Pension scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Opportunities for progression within a highly respected, award-winning restaurant
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About the Restaurant
Located in the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, this Michelin-recommended restaurant offers a unique environment combining fine dining, exceptional produce, and a strong emphasis on nurturing culinary talent. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, it is the perfect place for a pastry-led Chef de Partie to develop, grow, and contribute to a highly ambitious kitchen.
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Apply Now
If you are a passionate CDP or Pastry CDP looking to take the next step in a Michelin-level kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Jonny
jonny@knekthub.com
0161 528 5555