Chef de Partie

Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off food and drinks

Performance Boost Scheme

28 days' holiday per year (29 after a

Job summary

Scarlet Kitchen is recruiting a Chef de Partie at Scarlet Hotel in Newquay. Enjoy a 4-day week, no split shifts, and a hands-on role crafting seasonal dishes from exceptional local ingredients.

You'll work with a talented team in a luxury coastal hotel, contributing to menu development and guest experiences while maintaining high kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or capable Commis Chef stepping up.
• Food Safety Level 2 is essential.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with confidence, consistency and care.
• Prepare and present beautifully crafted dishes using local ingredients.
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Food safety Level 2

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Chef de Partie - Scarlet Kitchen

£13.10 - £14.39 per hour + share of hotel tips

4-day week | no split shifts | 3 days off every week

Cook with exceptional Cornish produce on the clifftops of North Cornwall

Not all chef jobs are created equal.

At Scarlet Kitchen, we do things differently. No endless split shifts. No 6-day weeks living in the kitchen. Our chefs work a 4-day week because we believe creativity, passion and exceptional food come from people who have balance, energy and a life outside work.

You’ll be part of a talented team of inspiring chefs who are passionate about creating beautiful seasonal dishes using incredible local ingredients sourced from Cornwall’s farmers, fishermen and growers. Together, we create bold, flavour-driven food in one of the UK’s most inspiring coastal hotels.

This is the kind of kitchen where standards are high, ideas are welcomed and the team genuinely enjoys coming to work. If you're passionate about food, sustainability and developing your craft in a luxury but relaxed environment - you'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

• Running your section with confidence, consistency and care
• Preparing and presenting beautifully crafted dishes using exceptional local ingredients
• Supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety
• Bringing creativity and ideas to menu development
• Helping mentor and support junior chefs
• Working closely with front-of-house to deliver memorable guest experiences

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up
• Passion for fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced food
• Calm under pressure with great attention to detail
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic
• Food Safety Level 2 (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent (preferred)

What you'll get

• £13.10 to £14.39 per hour plus a share of hotel tips. This is based on a 40-hour working week.
• Performance Boost Scheme - the opportunity to earn more on top of base pay
• A people-first culture where well-being and individuality are valued
• Opportunities for learning, development and internal career progression
• A permanent contract with 28 days' holiday per year (29 after one year)
• Our long service recognition scheme, including a complimentary stay at Bedruthan after your first year
• 40% off food and drinks, plus a range of team discounts across the hotel
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• Temporary team accommodation available

Life at Scarlet & Bedruthan

Perched above the Atlantic on the rugged Cornish coast, Scarlet and Bedruthan are two of the UK's most unique independent hotels - known for relaxed luxury, exceptional hospitality and food that celebrates the landscape around us.

This isn't just another chef job - It's the place you'll want to be.