Chef De Partie

Cornwall Staff Agency Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £13.25

Live-in accommodation

Seasonal contract through October

Award-winning coastal restaurant

Coastal location in Cornwall

Job summary

Michelin Key Boutique Hotel in St Mawes, Cornwall, is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen in the summer season. The role offers £13.25 per hour with live-in accommodation available and an immediate start through to October.

You will work with a dedicated team in a Michelin-key boutique restaurant, focusing on coastal, sea-to-table cuisine, ensuring high standards and exceptional service for guests in a stunning waterside setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant is a plus.
• Passion for fresh produce and coastal hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients
• Supporting the senior kitchen team during daily service
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Working as part of a passionate and professional team within a busy 2 AA Rosette restaurant

Skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Coastal cuisine

Job description

Chef de Partie - Michelin Key Boutique Hotel | St Mawes, Cornwall

£13.25 per hour | Live-in accommodation available | Immediate start until October

Perched perfectly on the rocks in the heart of St Mawes, this Michelin Key-awarded boutique hotel offers a truly unique waterside experience. With individually designed bedrooms, stunning views across the bay, and a relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere, the team prides itself on genuine hospitality and exceptional service.

The award-winning restaurant showcases the very best of Cornish sea‑to‑table cuisine. Led by an exceptional culinary team, the kitchen focuses on sustainability, seasonal produce, and the honest, bold flavours of the coast. Working closely with trusted local suppliers — including daily fresh catches from local fisherman — the team creates memorable dining experiences inspired by Cornwall's natural larder.

The restaurant is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team for the summer season.

The role includes:

• Preparing and cooking high‑quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients
• Supporting the senior kitchen team during daily service
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Working as part of a passionate and professional team within a busy 2 AA Rosette restaurant

What is offered:

• £13.25 per hour
• Live-in accommodation available
• Immediate start through to October
• The opportunity to work in an award‑winning coastal restaurant
• A supportive and inspiring kitchen environment

For a chef passionate about fresh produce, exceptional food, and coastal hospitality, this is an exciting opportunity to spend the season working in one of Cornwall's most beautiful locations.