Chef de Partie

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

The Chequers is a welcoming coastal pub in the heart of Thornham, known for its relaxed charm, great food and friendly, easy-going atmosphere. Just a short walk from the North Norfolk coastline, it’s a favourite for locals, walkers and visitors looking for good hospitality in a warm, comfortable setting. With its lively bar, dining spaces and popular outdoor areas, it creates an upbeat service style without being formal.

It’s a supportive, energetic environment where quality and approachability go hand in hand.

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 — supporting your section, contributing ideas and helping deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.

You’ll:

• 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
• 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.