Chef De Partie

Stafffinders; Tranent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafffinders is recruiting a Chef de Partie for a busy, quality-focused kitchen in East Lothian. You will take ownership of your section, cook to high standards, and contribute to memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

We seek a reliable team player with Food Safety Level 2 and experience in high-volume settings. Shifts may include evenings and weekends; immediate Right to Work in the UK is required, with references available upon request.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate is essential.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant or pub environments preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes within your designated section, ensuring consistency and presentation.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to maintain quality.
• Assist in developing new menu items and seasonal specials.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic workstation in line with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth operations and timely service.

Skills

Food safety Level 2

Kitchen teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career and showcase your skills in a busy, quality-focused environment? We're recruiting a talented Chef de Partie to join a thriving venue in East Lothian on a full-time, permanent basis. Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, Section Chef, Station Chef or Line Cook, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive kitchen team where quality, creativity and great food are at the heart of what they do. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your section, develop your culinary skills and contribute to memorable dining experiences, all while building your career within a welcoming and fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities in your new role as Chef de partie

• In this role, you will prepare and cook dishes within your designated section, maintaining consistency and presentation excellence at all times.
• You will carefully follow recipes and portion controls to ensure high quality standards across all menu items.
• Bringing your creativity to the kitchen, you will assist in developing new menu items and seasonal specials.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work station in full compliance with food safety regulations will be a daily priority.
• You will also collaborate closely with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service, monitor ingredient stock levels to communicate replenishment needs, and support serving staff during busy periods to ensure guest satisfaction is maximised.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

• We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic team player with previous experience in food preparation, cooking or a similar kitchen role, ideally gained within a busy, high-volume restaurant or pub environment.
• You’ll have a good understanding of culinary techniques and food preparation, along with strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards. A Food Safety Level 2 certificate is essential for this role.
• You should be confident working efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistently high standards, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Flexibility is also important, as shifts may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A First Aid certificate would be advantageous but is not essential.

This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.