Chef De Partie - Michelin Starred Chef
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Equal Share of Service Charge |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677516_1769505262 |
Summary
Chef de Partie
Michelin Starred Chef | West Sussex
£34,000 Salary | Equal Share of Gratuities
Wednesday to Sunday | Monday & Tuesdays Off
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team at a fine dining restaurant with rooms in West Sussex, working directly under an acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef.
This is a fantastic role for a driven Chef de Partie who wants to develop their craft in a high-calibre, professional environment, producing refined, seasonal food at the highest level.
The Restaurant
Set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, this elegant fine dining restaurant is a destination. With a strong focus on modern British cuisine, exceptional ingredients, and precise execution, the kitchen offers a calm, structured working environment where standards are high but the culture is supportive.
The brigade is a close-knit team of 5 chefs, allowing for excellent mentoring, real responsibility on section, and genuine involvement in menu development. The restaurant also offers beautifully appointed rooms, creating a premium guest experience from kitchen to table.
The Role
- Working as Chef de Partie within a Michelin-starred kitchen
- Managing your section to the highest standards of consistency and presentation
- Learning directly from a Michelin-starred Head Chef
- Contributing ideas and creativity to seasonal menu development
- Maintaining excellent organisation, cleanliness, and attention to detail
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi ready to step up
- Background in fresh, seasonal, high-quality cooking
- A calm, professional approach under pressure
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for fine dining and career progression
What's on Offer
- £34,000 basic salary
- Equal share of gratuities
- 48-hour working week
- Wednesday to Sunday schedule (excellent work/life balance)
- Opportunity to work under a Michelin-starred Chef
- Supportive, small brigade with real development prospects
- Career-defining experience in a fine dining restaurant with rooms
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.