Chef de Partie

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Padstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brewery in Cornwall is seeking an ambitious Chef to join their talented kitchen team. You will work in a vibrant pub setting in Padstow, preparing quality dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and a dedication to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. The position offers live-in accommodation, generous discounts, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Live in accommodation

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow procedures.
• Pride in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside kitchen team to prepare quality dishes.
• Ensure specifications for each dish are met.
• Maintain efficient kitchen operation during peak times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Interest in food

Job description

The Old Custom House enjoys a prime position on Padstow’s South Quay. It stands proud as one of the town’s historic stone buildings and buzzes with life as both a community pub and a hot spot for tourists with comfy sea view rooms.

You’ll be working in Cornwall’s foodie capital; a serene location that’s perfect for getting out on the water, exploring the estuary, and navigating the surrounding coastline.

Are you an ambitious Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to provide quality food that delights our guests. As a chef you will work as a team ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met.

What we offer …

• Live in accommodation
• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Chefs …

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest infood
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even atour busiest times

We’d love you to join our family!

Additional Info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.