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 Wiveton Bell is set in the small coastal village of Wiveton, close to Blakeney and the North Norfolk marshes. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, seasonal food and strong sense of place, it attracts guests who value simplicity and quality. With a small number of guest rooms, it's a popular base for coastal stays and countryside walks.

If you're passionate about great food and enjoy working in a positive, supportive kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

• 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.