Chef de Partie

The Cornish Arms; Padstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run British pub is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. The ideal candidate will lead sections during service, develop junior team members, and work with the Head Chef to ensure exceptional quality in dishes. This role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and numerous perks, including tips and discounts. Ideal for someone passionate about quality cuisine and teamwork, offering potential career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Brilliant tips

Staff discounts

Free meal for two

Social events

Plenty of food

Staff surprises

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Ability to lead sections during kitchen service.
• Passion for developing and inspiring junior kitchen team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead your section during service.
• Develop junior kitchen team members' skills.
• Support Head Chef to deliver quality dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Kitchen Management

Job description

Chef de Partie

Pay: £12 per hour (£28,080 per year for a 45‑hour week), plus up to £5,500 per year in tips (paid weekly). Total potential earnings: £33,580 per year.

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at our Rick Stein countryside pub, The Cornish Arms, St Merryn, Cornwall.

We are a Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, supporting our teams and embracing diversity as a Disability Confident committed employer. Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Knowing and leading sections during service
• Developing and inspiring junior kitchen team members
• Supporting Head Chef Ashley to ensure that Rick’s dishes, vision and desire for quality deliver a fantastic dining experience for our guests

Grow your career with us

We invest in your development with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits)
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Perks

• Flexible shifts. We work with you to find shifts that fit your lifestyle, and full‑time employees can request a four‑day week.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you’ll earn tips that are paid weekly and not subject to reductions.
• Staff discounts. 50% off in our restaurants, 20% off in our shops and online, and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year you’ll get a complimentary 3‑course meal for two in one of our restaurants each year.
• Social events. Meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty and the chance to taste all our dishes, drinks and snacks while on a break.
• Staff surprises. Little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. 28 days paid holiday every year, increasing after two years.

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family‑run business in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff across 10 restaurants, hotel rooms, a cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill remain heavily involved, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our values

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know

Uniform – we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Say hello

We’d love to hear from you. Apply by sending your CV to ashleygains[at]rickstein.com or click “Apply” to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Additional notes: The Cornish Arms offers a simple British pub menu with dishes such as real beef burgers, mussels, chips, and scampi. Guests can enjoy St Aurre Brewery’s ales and a great selection of wines, and cosy up by fire when it’s colder.