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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.