Chef de Partie

5-Star Country Inn | 2 AA Rosette Restaurant

Ticehurst, East Sussex

£32,000 + Approx. £4,500 Tronc

Package Around £36,500 | 45 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the established brigade at an impressive 5-star country inn with a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in East Sussex.

Combining quality dining, boutique accommodation and a thriving destination trade, the property delivers accomplished seasonal food within a relaxed and characterful setting.

With around 80 covers during the week, rising to 100–150 covers across Friday to Sunday, this is an excellent opportunity for a CDP looking to strengthen their experience within a busy, award-winning kitchen.

The Kitchen

You'll join an established kitchen team of approximately 15, including:

• 5 experienced chefs


• 3 junior chefs


• 7 kitchen porters

It's a well-supported operation where you'll have genuine responsibility for your section while working closely with the senior chefs and helping develop junior members of the brigade.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section throughout preparation and service, helping maintain the standards expected from a 2 AA Rosette kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Running your section confidently during preparation and service


• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently to a high standard


• Maintaining excellent mise en place and section organisation


• Working closely with the senior kitchen team during busy services


• Supporting and developing junior chefs


• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and Health & Safety standards


• Supporting stock rotation, portion control and waste management


• Keeping your section clean, organised and service-ready


• Contributing positively to a professional, team-focused kitchen

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi CDP ready to progress


• Experience within a quality fresh-food pub, restaurant or hotel


• Rosette-level experience advantageous


• Confidence running a section independently


• Strong organisation and attention to detail


• The ability to remain calm and consistent during high-volume services


• A positive, hands-on approach


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• A genuine passion for quality food and continued development

Working Pattern

• 45 hours per week


• Varied rota according to business requirements


• Breakfast shifts approximately 7am–4pm


• Split shifts approximately 9am–3pm / 5pm–9pm


• Evening shifts approximately 3pm–9pm

The Package

• £32,000 base salary


• Approximately £4,500 annual tronc


• Total package around £36,500


• 45-hour working week


• Work within a 5-star, 2 AA Rosette property


• Established and well-supported kitchen brigade


• Training and development opportunities


• Genuine scope for continued career progression

Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to add a 5-star, 2 AA Rosette property to their CV while working within a properly staffed and established kitchen.

With earnings around £36,500, a 45-hour week and exposure to a busy destination operation serving up to 150 covers, it offers an excellent combination of quality, volume and career development.