Chef de Partie at Menu Gordon Jones in Bath BA2 3AQ

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and creative Chef de Partie to join the team at Menu Gordon Jones, an intimate 20 cover restaurant in Bath known for its relaxed approach to fine dining, exceptional cooking and constantly evolving menus.

This is more than simply a Chef de Partie position. It is an opportunity to learn directly from Chef Gordon Jones, developing your skills in a small, creative kitchen where quality, curiosity and attention to detail matter.

You will work with exceptional, carefully sourced ingredients, including the very best seasonal produce, and be encouraged to understand where ingredients come from, how they behave and how they can be transformed into something truly memorable.

Working closely with Gordon and the wider team, you will gain valuable experience across all aspects of a modern, creative kitchen. Our menus change regularly, giving you the opportunity to learn new techniques, explore different ingredients and develop your own culinary style.

We are looking for someone who is hungry to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to become a better chef. Previous experience at Chef de Partie level is preferred, but attitude, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for food are just as important.

The role

As Chef de Partie, you will:

• Take responsibility for your allocated section and ensure consistently high standards.
• Prepare and cook dishes to the exacting standards of Menu Gordon Jones.
• Work with high-quality, seasonal and carefully sourced ingredients.
• Learn and develop new culinary techniques alongside Gordon Jones.
• Contribute ideas and creativity to our constantly evolving menus.
• Maintain excellent standards of preparation, cleanliness and organisation.
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.
• Support junior members of the team and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.
• Take an active interest in ingredients, suppliers, seasonality and the creative process behind our menus.

Why join us?

Learn from Gordon Jones

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with an experienced chef in a small kitchen where you can see, learn and understand the creative process behind every dish. Gordon is passionate about developing people who genuinely want to learn and improve.

Exceptional ingredients

We believe great cooking starts with great ingredients. You will work with carefully selected produce and learn how to get the very best from it rather than relying on unnecessary complication.

Creativity and development

Our menus are constantly evolving. You won't be cooking the same dishes week after week. You'll have the opportunity to learn new techniques, work with unfamiliar ingredients and contribute ideas.

Fine dining without the pretentiousness

Menu Gordon Jones is serious about food, but we don't believe the kitchen needs to be. We value hard work, creativity, humour, respect and a genuine love of food!

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about food and cooking.
• Has a genuine desire to learn and develop.
• Takes pride in producing food to a high standard.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Is reliable, hardworking and organised.
• Enjoys working as part of a small team.
• Wants to build a career in a creative, quality-driven kitchen.

Most importantly, we are looking for the right attitude. If you are ambitious, curious and want to learn from an experienced chef while working with some of the best ingredients available, we'd love to hear from you.

This isn't just another job in a kitchen. It's an opportunity to learn, develop and become a better chef.

Pay: £25,420.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events

Work Location: In person