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Chef de Partie

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  • Location: Oxford
  • Salary: £32000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: 40 hour contract, overtime available, excellent pension
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Hospitality
  • Contact: Jonathan Taylor
  • Contact Email: j.taylor@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 03301 743817
  • Job Ref: SF63940
My client offers an exceptional Chef de Partie opportunity within one of Oxford's most prestigious academic institutions, where you'll create outstanding cuisine in a stunning setting.

This role provides the perfect work-life balance with structured 40-hour weeks, every other weekend off, and the rare luxury of being closed at Christmas - plus paid overtime when you do work extra hours.

As Chef de Partie, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise across an exciting range of dining experiences, from daily lunch service for up to 120 covers to elegant formal college dinners, prestigious VIP events, and commercial functions. Working within a well-established kitchen brigade, you'll run your own section independently whilst collaborating with a passionate team renowned for delivering some of the finest food in Oxford.

This position offers genuine scope to develop your skills across all kitchen sections, work with seasonal and sustainable produce, and contribute to the college's exceptional culinary reputation.

This Chef de Partie position would suit an experienced culinary professional with NVQ Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent experience) who thrives in fine dining environments and has some supervisory experience. You'll bring excellent communication skills, creativity with seasonal ingredients, and the flexibility to work across different service styles whilst maintaining the consistently high standards this prestigious college demands.

What you'll gain from this Chef de Partie opportunity:
  • Competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
  • Excellent work-life balance with every other weekend off
  • Closed at Christmas with paid overtime opportunities
  • Professional development investment and career growth support
My client is a distinguished Oxford college with an outstanding reputation for culinary excellence. Their committed kitchen team has built a stellar reputation across the university, and they actively invest in their staff's professional development and career progression. This Chef de Partie role offers the chance to be part of something truly special in one of the world's most prestigious academic environments.

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Contact Select Recruitment today to discuss this exceptional Chef de Partie opportunity.