Chef de Partie

Mary Rush Care Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension contribution

Free meals on shift

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Regular socials

Job summary

The Square, a stylish independent restaurant and private members’ club on Berkeley Square in Clifton, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our brigade. You’ll cook to our à la carte and events menus in a supportive team that values high standards and a lively atmosphere. Location: The Square, Berkeley Square.

Pay £13.20 per hour plus £3,600 on-target annual bonuses (45 hours/week). Hours are full-time over 5 shifts, including evenings and weekends. Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in fresh food and high-quality kitchens.
• Ability to lead and support junior chefs.
• Strong knife skills and mise en place discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and plate up for seasonal fine dining and events menus.
• Assist in leading sections during service and maintain kitchen standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pass during busy periods.

Job description

Love the buzz of a busy service, crafting refined seasonal food and being part of a great team? Ready to carve out your legacy in a modern kitchen with high standards and big personality? This is your shot. We’re on the hunt for a passionate, talented Chef de Partie to join our friendly brigade at the Square - a stylish, independently run restaurant and private members' club nestled on the beautiful Berkeley Square in Clifton.

As our new Chef de Partie, you’ll be joining a supportive and experienced kitchen team where hard work is balanced with good vibes, proper hours and space to grow. The Square holds regular private and corporate events (from weddings, to networking events, to private parties), so you can expect to cook to our à la carte menu as well as our events menu.

We’re serious about food - every element of our seasonal fine dining menu is crafted in-house with care, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Your day-to-day will be varied, rewarding, and full of flavour.

The Chef de Partie position at a glance:

Location: The Square , on Berkeley Square (BS8). You’ll find a team that genuinely supports each other - we work hard, but we laugh a lot too

Pay:£13.20 per hour + £3,600 per annum on-target annual bonuses (paid monthly). Based on 45 hours per week, this comes to an on-target annual package of £34,488 (including bonuses)

Hours:Full time, 45 hours per week

Weekly schedule:Your full time hours will be worked over 5 shifts each week on a rota basis (to include evenings and weekends)

Why join us as a Chef de Partie – perks and culture:

• Excellent long term progression opportunities (see our people page for some inspiring stories!)
• The Square is part of Quarter , an independent Clifton-based hospitality group. As such you’ll enjoy our Quarter staff discount - giving you a 20% discount in all our restaurants (plus a 50% discount at Racks between 5pm and 8pm on Fridays, and 50% off at Pizza on the Park on Sundays) and entitling you to fantastic friends and family rates within our hotels
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, national discounts and other wellbeing advice
• 50% off HowTheLightGetsIn festival tickets for you, your friends and family
• The opportunity to work within an award winning independent hospitality company
• Pension contribution
• First Bus travel discount (10% off)
• Cycle to work scheme + secure bike storage
• Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queen's Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Hospitality Rewards scheme and a very handy B&Q + Tradepoint discount
• Regular company socials - Quarter holds regular parties for our staff to say thank you (with free food and a few free drinks!)
• Free meals on shift - fuel for service!
• Christmas off - The Square will is close for a few days over the festive period - you will get a proper festive break
• Great work/life balance and great scope for career development

What you’ll be doing as Chef de Partie:

Prep, cook, and plate up for our seasonal fine dining menu

The Square holds regular events (weddings, private parties, corporate events etc), as well as à la carte service. You’ll take part in cooking for both these types of service

All menu items are prepped from fresh, locally sourced ingredients

Help lead sections and support junior chefs

Keep things tight and tidy during service

Bring the energy, passion that makes the kitchen tick

What you bring:

Solid experience in fresh food, high-quality kitchens - you need to know your way around a set of knives

A friendly personality and a team-player attitude

A calm, positive approach - even when the pass is on fire

Ambition, a sense of humour, and a genuine love for food

This role is perfect for an existing Chef de Partie ready to get stuck into a new challenge, or a strong Junior CDP looking for the next step up in their career. We're looking for someone who is keen to join a forward-thinking, friendly kitchen where quality and creativity are the name of the game.

The Square - A bit about us:

Part of the Quarter Group, The Square is one of Bristol’s most stylish venues - combining a refined restaurant, an exclusive private members’ club, and a thriving events space. We host everything from weddings to art exhibitions to buzzy private functions, all while staying grounded in hospitality that’s warm, personal and excellent.

If you want a sense of what it's like at the Square, take a look at our Instagram, @thesquareclub .

Ready to make your mark?

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026.

The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team and subsequent final round will involve a short trial at the restaurant.

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?