Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Michelin Guide Listed, 3 AA Rosette Restaurant

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £34,000–£36,000 per year + approx. £4,000 TRONC
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 4-day week, approx. 48 hours
Accommodation: Staff accommodation available

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join the brigade at a Michelin Guide-listed, 3 AA Rosette restaurant just outside Lichfield. Known for its progressive approach to modern British cooking, The Boat delivers ingredient-led tasting menus with precision, creativity and consistency at the core.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a focused CDP looking to develop within a high-calibre kitchen that values both innovation and discipline. You’ll work closely with a talented senior team, using the very best seasonal produce to deliver a memorable dining experience.

• Managing your section confidently during prep and service

• Executing dishes to 3 Rosette standard with precision and care

• Maintaining strong mise en place and a clean, organised section

• Supporting daily tasting-menu and à la carte service

• Working with premium seasonal and locally sourced produce

• Collaborating with the team on new dishes and menu development

• Upholding high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen control

• Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a Rosette or Michelin Guide kitchen

• Excellent technical ability and understanding of modern cooking techniques

• Passion for seasonal British produce and flavour-driven cooking

• Calm, reliable and organised in a fast-paced fine dining environment

• High personal standards and strong attention to detail

• A team player who takes pride in their craft and is eager to learn

• Ability to work cleanly, efficiently and with consistency

• Salary up to £36,000 + approx. £4,000 TRONC

• 4-day working week (approx. 48 hours)

• Staff accommodation available

• Michelin Guide-listed, 3 AA Rosette kitchen

• Creative, progressive environment with room to grow

• Staff meals on duty

• Career development and internal progression

• Beautiful countryside setting near Lichfield

If you’re a driven Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in one of the Midlands’ most exciting and creative kitchens, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonny at [email protected] or call 0161 528 5555.