Chef de Partie

Watergate Bay Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays

Food & drink discounts

Spa treatments

Surf experiences

Social events

Monthly tip share

On-site parking

Job summary

Watergate Bay Hotel is seeking a Chef de Partie for The Beach Hut to help shape menus and uphold exceptional kitchen standards on a dynamic beachfront site. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes and to support the wider kitchen team in day-to-day operations.

In this full-time role, you’ll contribute to maintaining cleanliness, safety, and timely service, while embracing local and seasonal ingredients and continuous development within a values-led

Qualifications

• Experience at Chef de Partie level, or readiness to step up.
• A Food Hygiene certification is required.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• A genuine passion for local and seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef and Head Chef in kitchen operations and organisation.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to the hotel's standards of quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and personal presentation.
• Ensure all kitchen procedures and schedules are followed, including daily checks and temperature logs.
• Prepare for service in line with projected demand.
• Support with stock organisation and replenishment as needed.
• Ensure smooth running of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Carry out food preparation, storage and service tasks efficiently.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Chef dePartie - The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay Hotel

Offering free surf lessons, on-site parking, team discounts and a monthly tip share.

Watergate Bay offers more than just a kitchen. It’s a place to take your culinary career to new heights.

That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have. Everything we do is rooted in warmth, confidence and care - with sustainability and community firmly at our heart.

It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart from other hotels and drives us to find extraordinary talent to join us.

Our Chef dePartierole

For whiling away easy hours, The Beach Hut is a place to take a break from the surf, breathe deep and surround yourself with good food and great company.

Working closely with our Head Chef and Executive Chef, you'll help shape our menus, maintain our exceptional standards and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You'll also be delivering consistently high-quality dishes while supporting our wider kitchen team.

This full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek, with all the benefits of working within our greater Watergate Bay Hotel team.

What you'll be responsible for

• Supporting our Executive Chef and Head Chef in the organisation and control of kitchen operations.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the hotel's standards of quality and consistency.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and personal presentation.
• Ensuring all kitchen procedures and schedules are followed, including daily checks and temperature logs.
• Preparing for service in line with projected demand.
• Supporting with stock organisation and replenishment as needed.
• Ensuring smooth running of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Carrying out food preparation, storage and service tasks efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environmentat all times.

You’ll also

• Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver seamless service.
• Remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Take ownership of your section and responsibilities.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve and develop.

What you'll be sharing with us

• Experience at Chef dePartielevel, or readiness to step up
• A Food Hygiene certification
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) as a minimum
• A genuine passion for food, particularly local and seasonal produce
• Flexibility with working hours and shift patterns
• A team-focused, supportive approach
• Strong attention to detail and high personal standards
• The ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop
• Professional presentation and a guest-focused mindset

Why us?

Watergate Bay is a place for connection, for freedom, for everyone. Join the team and you'll be working on one of the UK’s most striking beaches, where the ocean is a constant source of inspiration.

You’ll be part of a values-led business that cares deeply about its people, its place and its future - and a team that's committed to doing things differently.

Alongside acompetitive salary, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including discounted stays, food and drink, spa treatments, surf experiences, and social events throughout the year.

From hands-on training to time spent by the sea, we’re committed to helping you grow, refine your craft and thrive in the kitchen.

Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.