Chef de Partie

Lex Leisure CIC; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure organization in Torquay is seeking a full-time Chef de Partie to oversee kitchen operations in the cafe and support events. The role requires cooking experience, a friendly attitude, and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality food while maintaining safety and hygiene standards. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends are necessary. Competitive salary of £26,500 per annum is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cooked to order kitchen environment.
• Passionate about providing exceptional quality food.
• Flexible for evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen operations for the cafe and events.
• Assist the Head Chef with stock ordering and control.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Friendly and approachable attitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Riviera International Centre is an iconic destination site in the South West with extensive conferencing and event facilities, including a conference auditorium, arena / exhibition hall and additional meetings and function rooms.

A rare and excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Chef de Partie to work primarily in our Cafe but also in our Events department delivering a variety of menus.

Main Duties

• To work closely with the Head Chef to supervise all kitchen operations for the cafe and events
• To work closely with the Head Chef on stock ordering, rotation & control
• To work closely with the head chef on maintaining kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards, and ensuring the quality of the food served to customers and guests
• Produce high quality food both design and taste wise
• Assist the F&B Manager with ordering supplies and stock inventory in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

The Person

• Will have cooking experience in a cooked to order kitchen environment
• Will possess a friendly, approachable and `can do' attitude.
• Will be passionate about providing exceptional quality food.
• Will be flexible - evening and weekend work will apply.
• Will be exceptionally well organised with good communication skills.
• Be prepared to work hard and keep smiling even on the busiest of days.

How to Apply

If you feel you have what it takes to contribute to delivering exceptional events then we want to hear from you.

Please apply with a cover letter and CV

Closing Date

• Friday 30th January 2026

Please note, this position may close earlier depending on the amount and quality of the applications we receive.

About Lex Leisure

Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active.

Lex Leisure, working with key partners, wants to empower disabled people to take a more active role in all aspects of sport and physical activity and for our facilities to be more inclusive and to provide a greater range of sporting opportunities for disabled people.

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Salary 26,500 per annum