Demi Chef de Partie at L'Enclume.
Join One of the UK’s Happiest Michelin Kitchens and strive for excellence.
L’Enclume, located in the beautiful village of Cartmel in the Lake District, holds 3 Michelin Stars, 1 Michelin Green Star, 5 AA Rosettes, and was voted #1 Restaurant in the World by La Liste 2025. We were also recognised in CODE Hospitality’s Top 25 Happiest Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, collaborative and inspiring environment for our team.
We pride ourselves on serving exceptional local and seasonal ingredients through our carefully curated tasting menus, delivering an outstanding experience for every guest. We are open five days a week for Dinner (Tuesday–Saturday) and Lunch (Wednesday–Saturday), and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
The Role:
We are recruiting for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Working closely with the Chef de Partie, you will support the running of a section, oversee daily preparation and service, and assist in guiding junior chefs and apprentices. You will help maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency and precision expected within a three‑star environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work with exceptional produce, learn from an experienced brigade, and develop your skills within a world‑class kitchen.
About You:
We are keen to hear from applicants who bring:
Experience within high‑quality or Michelin‑level establishments
A passion for exceptional ingredients and refined cookery
A positive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail
A desire to grow, learn and progress within a high‑performance kitchen
Benefits
We offer a competitive package and a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
Work–Life Balance
4‑day working week
Paid overtime
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
Staff discounts across our group
Family and friends discounted rate
Bike2Work scheme
Wellbeing & Support
Meals on duty
Calm App Premium membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Referral Scheme
Training & Development
Ongoing training and career development
Support with industry qualifications
Clear progression pathways across our group
Eligibility
In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
- Department
- L'Enclume
- Location
- L'Enclume
- Employment type
- Full-time