Chef de Partie

The Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished hotel in Cornwall is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join their award-winning team. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality hotel or restaurant and proficiency in all areas of food preparation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and is committed to maintaining high standards. The position offers a competitive hourly wage along with various employee benefits including a permanent contract and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay £13.52 plus tips

People-centric working environment

Learning and internal career progression opportunities

Permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year

50% off food whilst on shift

Long service scheme with free stay after first year

40% off food and drinks

Local partnership discounts

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

Temporary on-site team accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience must include cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and safety regulations required.
• Skilled in multiple areas of food preparation including butchery and patisserie.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Using guest numbers to forecast usage and prepare levels of mise en place.
• Managing a section and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Ability to forecast, plan and prioritise

Communication

Consistency

Organised

Works well under pressure

Education

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality hotel or restaurant

Job description

Are you passionate about quality food and seasonal ingredients?

Do you thrive in a creative and energetic work environment?

Do you want to work in a fantastic location, with an award-winning team?

We are recruiting a passionate, experienced Chef de Partie to deliver our carefully curated menus. Inspired by the seasons and our specialist Cornish suppliers, you will be an integral part of pushing our food offering to the next level. Our ideal candidate will be articulate, well presented, and skilled across multiple areas of food preparation. You will be confident running a section, and consistently deliver to a high standard. Always a team player, you will seek to evolve and contribute to a safe working environment for all. Experience in a professional kitchen is a must with a natural tendency to do everything to the best of your ability. We will continue to provide the training and development you need to progress.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with agreed restaurant standards and recipes.
• Using guest numbers to forecast usage, using portion control, and preparing correct levels of “mise en place” and set up for service.
• Stock management including using correct rotation and daily checks on stored food products, assist with regular stock taking.
• Managing a section and working in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ensuring that all kitchen operations are in compliance with food hygiene (HACCP) and safety regulations.

We work straight shifts covering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a small function trade.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality hotel (4-star or higher) or restaurant to at least Demi-CDP level.
• Experienced in all areas of food preparation including butchery, fish prep, sauce, and patisserie.
• Knowledge of HCAAP, food hygiene and safety regulations.

Key Skills

• Ability to forecast, plan and prioritise
• Communication
• Consistency
• Organised
• Works well under pressure

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly pay £13.52 (£31,636.80PA) PLUS a share of hotel tips
• A people‑centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• 50% off food whilst on shift
• Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay after your first year!
• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme.
• Local partnership discounts such as discounted gym membership
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan

Temporary on-site team accommodation is available.

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family you will be a part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.