Chef de Partie

Lighter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours evenings and weekends

£14.00 per hour

Tips

60% off meals on shift

Uniform and kitchen shoes

Training and development opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

The Lighter, a charming Topsham pub by the Exe Estuary near Exeter, is expanding its kitchen team. We’re seeking an experienced part-time CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to join a busy, friendly crew and keep the high standards of our menu with energy and care.

You’ll benefit from evenings and weekends work, £14.00 per hour, tips, 60% off meals on shift, uniform and kitchen shoes, plus supportive training in a sustainability-driven business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef de partie with a passion for cooking.
• Experience in a busy kitchen and consistent plating.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Team player with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to spec and maintain quality.
• Support a section and ensure consistency in presentation.
• Assist with stock, prep and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain high food safety and allergen controls.

Job description

Chef, Premium Pub - £14.00 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals

Fabulous Pub - On the Quayside

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs and located in the historic Saxon town of Topsham on the banks of the Exe Estuary, the Lighter is a picturesque example of a friendly, classic English pub. Great for locals and visitors alike with flagstone floors, a log burner and large terrace right on Topsham Quay the pub is busy all year peaking in the summer months. The Lighter is well positioned close to all amenities and not far from Exeter.

We’re growing our kitchen team and lookingfor an experienced part time CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keepthe good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, andwant to work with a genuinely supportive crew, this could be your next spot.

What you’ll get:

• Flexible hours evenings and weekends to suit you
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance
• A full benefits package in a businessthat puts sustainability first
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniformand kitchen shoes
• Loads of training and developmentopportunities — we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• A warm welcome and a team that always hasyour back

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• A hands‑on Chef de Partie who reallycares about what you do
• Confident running a section and nailingconsistency and presentation
• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, andallergen procedures
• A team player who likes supporting othersand keeping the vibe positive
• Someone who thrives when service getsbusy
• On top of compliance and committed todoing things the right way
• Looking for a solid chef role for theseason — and hopefully longer
• Experienced in a busy kitchen and readyto hit the ground running

Ready to join us?

If you care about what you cook, love beingpart of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love tohear from you.