Saxmundham - Chef de Partie Chestnut Group Saxmundham , plu

Chef de Partie

We’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join our fantastic kitchen team to deliver breakfast and support the kitchen through the week. We champion fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal creativity and dishes that showcase quality ingredients and thoughtful cooking.

Set in the heart of the village of Westleton, on the edge of the Suffolk and Norfolk coast,
The Westleton Crown is a unique luxury pub‑hotel with 34 beautifully appointed rooms. Surrounded by heathland and a short drive from the coastline, it offers guests a serene and captivating setting. With a long history of hospitality, it blends traditional character with a welcoming, relaxed feel. Known for its food and rooms, it’s a popular choice for visitors exploring this part of the coast.

If you’re passionate about great food and enjoy working in a positive, supportive kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen for morning service and beyond — supporting your section, contributing ideas and helping deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes.

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Chestnut standards
• Support with menu prep and seasonal updates
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards
• Keep your section organised, clean and efficient
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver smooth, busy services
• Help train and guide junior team members where needed

• Professional, reliable and collaborative
• Comfortable working early early morning hours, early‑day availability is essential for this position
• Passionate about fresh, local produce
• Strong on food safety, hygiene and core cooking techniques
• Creative and detail‑focused, with pride in delivering consistent dishes
• A team player who enjoys a busy, supportive kitchen environment
• Experienced in a kitchen role (CDP experience ideal, but not essential)

• Team & individual incentives - from days out to trips abroad
• Flexible working hours for a healthy work–life balance
• Tips + Wagestream access to track and draw pay
• Real opportunities for growth and progression across all Chestnut properties
• Friends & Family discounts on food and rooms
• Access to the Chestnut Hub with hundreds of high‑street discounts
• Accredited and nationally recognised qualifications
• Employee rewards, recognition prizes & anniversary perks
• Referral scheme — earn up to £1,500 per referral

Chestnut is a growing collection of pubs with rooms and Bottle Shops across East Anglia. We’re proud, humble and people‑first — our teams sit at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a variety of hours to support work–life balance, and we’re committed to creating environments where people can grow, feel supported and genuinely enjoy what they do.

Apply today — we’d really like to meet you.