Join Our Farm‑Led 3* Kitchen - Chef de Partie, L’Enclume

About us

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 #2 Restaurant in the World by La Liste 2026. 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 (Friday–Saturday), and closed on Sundays and Mondays.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. The role involves running a section, overseeing daily food preparation and service, supervising junior chefs, and ensuring the highest standards are maintained.

We are keen to hear from applicants with experience in similar high-quality establishments, a passion for food, quality ingredients and a drive to develop themselves and their careers further.

About you

• Experience within high‑quality or Michelin‑level establishments
• A passion for exceptional ingredients and refined cookery
• Precision, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A desire to grow, learn and progress within a world‑leading kitchen

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday, and a comprehensive benefits package 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 professional 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.

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