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 Three Blackbirds is a beautifully restored 17th-century countryside property with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a strong focus on food. Popular with both locals and visitors, it’s a place where guests come to enjoy relaxed meals and unhurried hospitality. Its character and setting make it a well-loved part of the surrounding area.

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.