Chef de Partie

Restaurants; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant in Winchester as a Chef de Partie and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy a supportive environment with strong values and potential career growth. Flexible shifts and competitive pay, along with great perks, await you in this family-run establishment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Tips on top of salary

50% off in restaurants

Transport support for parking or travel

Annual free meal for two

28 days paid holiday, increasing after 2 years

Staff surprises throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a restaurant.
• Ability to lead kitchen sections and ensure high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with working in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sections during service.
• Support Head Chef in maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Culinary Skills

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• Pay - £12 per hour (£28,080 for a 45-hour week)
• Plus up to £7,000 in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's figures),
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  giving total potential earnings of £35,080 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full-time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at our lovely restaurant in Winchester.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink, and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you will be doing

• Leading sections during service
• Supporting Head Chef Chris to ensure that Rick’s dishes, vision, and quality standards deliver a fantastic dining experience for our guests.

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about developing our people. Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up from Kitchen Porter roles, and 75% of our managers have been promoted from within. We invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits)
• Opportunities to move within our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles
• Regular support from your manager
• Flexible shifts. We work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request a four-day week.
• Transport support. Assistance with local parking permits or travel passes for up to 12 months
• Tips. Earn tips on top of your salary, paid weekly, not subject to NI deductions, and received even when on holiday.
• Staff discounts. 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in shops and online, plus discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year, enjoy a complimentary 3-course meal for two annually.
• Social events. Meet Rick and the family at fun gatherings and parties.
• Food and drinks. Great quality meals, tasting opportunities, and snacks during breaks.
• Staff surprises. Small treats throughout the year to make you smile.
• Holiday entitlement. 28 days paid holiday annually, increasing after 2 years.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family-run business in 1975. Today, we employ over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, cookery schools, shops, and an online shop. Rick and Jill remain heavily involved, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie.

Our Values

We are a values-led company. Our core values include:

• Hospitality from the heart
• Enjoy learning and improving
• Doing the right thing, the right way
• Bringing out the best in each other
• Showing great team spirit

Additional Information

Uniform - We provide chef whites.

To apply, email your CV to chrisbaker [at] rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you need support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Rick Stein Winchester, opened in 2014, brings the freshest fish to Winchester, just a short train ride from London, reflecting our coastal heritage.