La Palombe is a new opening on Kensington High Street, and we are looking for a hard-working and ambitious Demi Chef de Partie to join our small, dynamic team.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to progress quickly in their career. You will be working directly with our Head Chef, Jake Leach, who brings extensive Michelin-starred experience, including five years at the 3-Michelin-Star restaurant The Ledbury.
We have recently been added to the Michelin Guide and are now working towards achieving our first Michelin star within the next 12 months. The right candidate will join us as a Demi CDP and, upon successful completion of the 3-month probation period, will be promoted to Chef de Partie.
Our kitchen centres around a large woodfired grill with a menu built on wild and seasonal produce sourced directly by us — including venison, wood pigeon, wild mushrooms, and truffles. A true passion for outstanding ingredients and exceptional cooking is essential.

What we offer:

• Closed every Sunday
• Sensible hours with paid overtime
• Fixed days off each week
• Excellent staff discounts, including produce and wine at wholesale prices
• Closed over Christmas (guaranteed time off)
• High-quality staff meals
• A small, supportive team in an independent restaurant
• Real opportunities for fast progression

The ideal candidate:

• Has a strong desire to learn and grow within a small team
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Maintains excellent standards of food safety and hygiene
• Brings energy, ambition, and passion for produce-driven cooking

Additional benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips
• Company pension
• Staff discounts and free meals

Schedule: Full-time, with weekend availability required
Contract types available: Permanent or fixed-term
Work location: On-site in Kensington High Street
To apply: You must already live in London and have the right to work in the UK (settled status required). Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining why you’d be the right fit for La Palombe.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £34,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In perso

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