Chef de Partie

Rick Stein; Winchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Winchester is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. Offering competitive pay, tips, and a supportive environment for career growth, this opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about culinary excellence and teamwork. Enjoy flexible shifts and numerous perks, including staff discounts and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Support with local transport

Weekly tips

50% staff discount in restaurants

Complimentary meal after one year

Social events with the family

Quality meals on duty

28 paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen as a Chef de Partie or similar role required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead your section during service and ensure quality food delivery.
• Support Head Chef in maintaining high standards for a fantastic dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Job description

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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 as such, 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’ll be getting up to

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

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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 through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porters, so they know how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within, and we want to help you fulfill your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Additional Benefits

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us; we'll work with you to find the shifts that suit your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Transport. Support with local car parking permit or travel pass for up to 12 months.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary, you'll earn tips paid weekly into your bank, not subject to NI deductions, and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online, discounted hotel stays, and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year, you'll get a complimentary 3-course meal for two in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. Opportunities to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. Great quality meals on duty, taste all our dishes, drinks, and snacks during breaks.
• Staff surprises. Little treats throughout the year to make you smile.
• Holiday. 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 online shops. Rick and Jill, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie, remain heavily involved.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company. Our core values are:

• Hospitality from the heart.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Doing the right thing, the right way.
• Bringing out the best in each other.
• Great team spirit.

Good to know …

Uniform - We provide chef whites.

We'd love to hear from you. To apply, email your CV to chrisbaker[at] or click apply to submit a quick application.

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

Rick Stein Winchester was the first restaurant outside Cornwall, opened in 2014. It offers the freshest fish, simply cooked, in Winchester's high street, just a short train ride from London.