Chef de Partie

ST Petroc's Bistro; Padstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus tips

Free staff meals and generous staff][/

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression pathways within a/h

A supportive, inclusive team culture

Extra holiday allowance after 5 years

Access to discounts across Rick Stein

Job summary

St Petroc's Bistro, part of Rick Stein Restaurants, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Padstow. You will run your section efficiently during service, prepare and cook dishes to brand standards, and work with fresh seafood and high-quality ingredients.

Join a supportive, professional environment with ongoing training, clear progression, and staff benefits including tips and staff meals. Ideal candidates bring previous Chef de Partie experience and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• A passion for food and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices.
• A positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service.
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards.
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood.
• Supporting and mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service.

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we're passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. We're now looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

If you enjoy working with quality ingredients, take pride in your section, and want to continue developing your career in a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood
• Supporting and mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• A passion for food and attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices
• A positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic

What you'll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service - up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

St Petroc's Bistro was the second of Rick Stein and Jill Stein's restaurants opened in 1988. Our Bistro has grown over the years specialising in bistro food from Britain, France, Spain and Italy. In 2016 Ruby's Bar was opened next door to St Petroc's Bistro, our front of house team enjoy looking after guests at both St Petroc's Bistro and Ruby's Bar.