Chef De Partie

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Staff tips

Paid annual leave

Training & progression

Staff discounts

Hospitality rewards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited is recruiting on behalf of a well-established hotel in East Devon for a Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality dishes, support senior chefs, and help deliver an outstanding dining experience for guests.

The role offers live-in accommodation, a competitive salary from £27,000 per annum, 37 hours per week, and opportunities for training and progression within the hotel group.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and quality ingredients.
• Ability to work under the Head Chef guidance.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high‑quality dishes with the Head Chef.
• Take responsibility for your kitchen section and presentation.
• Assist with ordering ingredients to meet daily needs.
• Complete stock requisitions and maintain records.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored safely.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic workstation and proper equipment care.
• Assist with menu prep and adapt to daily specials.
• Deliver food efficiently with excellent quality and portion control.
• Minimise waste through prep and stock management.
• Follow health & safety, HACCP and fire safety procedures.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to ensure smooth service.
• Support and guide junior team members.
• Be flexible to work across different group establishments.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Location: East Devon (Live in accommodation available from November)

Salary: From £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established hotel in East Devon, who is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef looking to develop their skills within a professional hotel kitchen. You will play an important role in preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent kitchen standards and helping to deliver an outstanding dining experience for guests.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary starting from £27,000 per annum.
• Paid annual leave.
• A share of staff tips, distributed monthly.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• 10% discount at participating establishments within the hotel group.
• Discounted hotel stays across the group.
• Access to Hospitality Rewards, offering hundreds of discounts at retailers and other businesses.
• Access to an employee assistance programme, providing support with mental health, financial wellbeing and other personal challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to prepare and deliver high-quality dishes.
• Take responsibility for your designated kitchen section, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with ordering fresh and frozen ingredients to meet daily requirements.
• Complete stock requisitions and maintain accurate stock records.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly, following appropriate food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic workstation, ensuring all kitchen equipment and utensils are properly maintained.
• Assist with menu preparation and adapt to changing menus and daily specials.
• Deliver food efficiently while maintaining excellent quality, presentation and portion control.
• Minimise food waste through effective preparation and stock management.
• Follow all relevant health and safety, food hygiene, HACCP and fire safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and hotel teams to ensure smooth service and excellent guest satisfaction.
• Support and guide junior members of the team, helping them develop their skills.
• Remain flexible and willing to work at other group establishments when required, gaining experience across different kitchens and menus.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for food.
• The ability to use their own initiative and make the most of quality ingredients.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to support and guide other members of the kitchen team.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent food and customer service.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment.
• High standards of personal presentation, cleanliness and food hygiene.
• A willingness to learn, develop and progress within the role.