CHEF DE PARTIE

Quarter; Racks; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant bar and kitchen in Scotland is seeking a Chef de Partie. The role offers a full-time position with a focus on teamwork and quality food preparation in a friendly and busy environment. Ideal for candidates looking to advance their culinary careers in a supportive setting, this job includes competitive pay and numerous perks.

Benefits

20%-50% discounts across restaurants

Free meals on duty

Christmas off

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly service charge

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen preferred but not required.
• Friendly and confident personality.
• Keen to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food for menus.
• Supporting more junior chefs.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Player

Passion for Food

Ability to Work at Pace

Job description

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Racks Bar & Kitchen are looking for a confident, skilled and fun Chef de Partie to join our team on a full time basis.

Located on St Paul's Road in Clifton (BS8), Racks has a reputation for a friendly, fun atmosphere, and fantastic seasonal food (always from fresh, locally sourced ingredients)! This is a hugely popular venue - welcoming locals, tourists, sports fans, small and large groups and families alike. Racks has a large, cosy and vibrant indoor space as well as a stunning outdoor terrace - perfect for summer barbecues and parties! Our team needs to stand out - to provide the warmest welcome and top quality food and to ensure each customer leaves wanting to return.

This is a rare opportunity to join a very established and high-performing kitchen team in one of Clifton's most popular restaurants - openings in the Racks kitchen team don't crop up very often, so if you want to be a part of the action get in touch!

At Quarter, our goal is to have kitchen teams that are happy and productive - our chefs don't work crazy hours, have supportive Head Chefs who are all willing to develop the teams' skills and a good work life balance, with Christmas off each year and a rota pattern that you can plan around!

Key Information For The Racks Chef De Partie Role

Hours: Full time - 45 hours per week on a rota basis

Pay: £31,875 package, comprising a basic salary of £29,000 per annum plus approx. £2875 per annum in service charge (paid monthly)

A typical week: As Chef de Partie at Racks Bar & Kitchen you will be part of a close team who work hard to get the job done but have fun at the same time! You will be helping to supervise more junior chefs and will also get to contribute ideas to menus.

Company Perks

• 20%-50% company discounts across Quarter's four Clifton-based restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels
• Christmas off (the restaurant closes for about a week over Christmas)
• 10% off your bus tickets to work via First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Discounts with a range of local businesses, from gyms and spas, to hairdressers, family-friendly activities and more!
• Free meals on duty
• Friendly, supportive working environment with regular company socials and parties
• Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle parking
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly service charge
• Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression within our four restaurants
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing As Chef De Partie

• Preparing and cooking food for our à la carte and private event menus
• Supporting more junior chefs
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and tidy during your shift
• Acting as a good team player
  
  

About Our Ideal Chef De Partie

You’re friendly, confident and a great team player. You love to cook and are passionate about providing our customers with excellent food. You are able to work at pace, maintain high standards in all aspects of your role, and are keen to learn and progress!

Ideally, you’ll have some experience within a similar busy kitchen but this is not a requirement - it's more important that you have great skills, a passion for food and the right attitude!

This would be a great opportunity for an existing Chef de Partie who is looking to build upon previous experience and knowledge in a thriving and successful restaurant or for a confident Commis chef or Demi Chef de Partie looking to take a step up in their career. You will be joining a passionate and highly skilled team and so it will be a great opportunity to learn quickly and develop your skills!

The Application Process

To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why we should consider you for the role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 13th June 2025.

The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short trial (lasting approximately 2-3 hours). We reserve the right to close this role before the given deadline in the event a suitable candidate being found.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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