About this role
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.
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Hospitality
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
Req/677516
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Expiry date
26 February 2026
Your consultant is
Alex Jacquemin
Principal Consultant
For more information on this role and to speak to the consultant hiring for it, get in touch via the details below.
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Email
alex.jacquemin@search.co.uk -
Phone
+44 203 958 7205 -
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