Chef de Partie

Mary Rush Care Ltd; West of England; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarter staff discount

50% off Fridays 5-8pm

50% off at Pizza on the Park Sundays

Free meals on shift

Pension contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Racks Bar & Kitchen in Bristol is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our busy, high-standard kitchen. You’ll prep, cook and plate seasonal fine dining, lead sections, and contribute to a vibrant brigade on a 45-hour week.

We offer competitive pay (£31,000 base + £3,500 on-target bonus), great perks, and a friendly culture with room to grow. Expect evenings and weekend shifts on a rota, and plenty of opportunities to develop your craft in a forward-thinking, award-winning operation.

Formación

• Solid experience in fresh food and high-quality kitchens.
• Friendly personality and a team-player attitude.
• Calm, positive approach under pressure.
• Ambition, sense of humor, and love for food.

Responsabilidades

• Prep, cook, and plate up for our seasonal fine dining menu.
• Cook for both day-to-day trade and events.
• All menu items prepared 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.

Conocimientos

Fresh food experience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Descripción del empleo

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 Racks Bar & Kitchen .

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.

We’re serious about food from the best of British classics, to snacky small plates, to super salads – not forgetting the best Sunday Roasts in Bristol . Your day-to-day will be varied, rewarding, and full of flavour.

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The Chef de Partie position at a glance:

Location: Racks Bar & Kitchen , BS8. You’ll find a team that genuinely supports each other - we work hard, but we laugh a lot too

Pay:£31,000 per annum + £3,500 per annum on-target annual bonuses (paid monthly). Based on 45 hours per week, this comes to an on-target annual package of £34,500 (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)

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

Excellent long term progression opportunities (see our people page for some inspiring stories!)

Racks Bar & Kitchen 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

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What you’ll be doing as Chef de Partie:

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

Racks Bar & Kitchen has both a 'day to day' trade and holds regular events (private parties, corporate events etc). 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

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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.
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Racks is one of Clifton's most beloved local bars and kitchens - a lively, versatile spot that's equally at home hosting a family lunch, a big group get-together or a buzzing match-day crowd. Known for its great food, cracking atmosphere stunning sun-trap of an outdoor terrace and genuinely warm service, Racks is the kind of place where the team really sets the tone. If you like variety, energy and a venue that's never dull, this is your spot.

If you want a sense of what it's like at Racks Bar & Kitchen, take a look at our Instagram, @ racksbristol

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Ready to make your mark?

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th 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.

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Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role using fresh ingredients?
• What do you enjoy about working as a chef?