Chef de Partie

Rick Stein; Windmill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free staff meals

Staff discounts

Training opportunities

Career progression

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll run your section efficiently, prepare dishes to specification, and work with fresh seafood and quality ingredients.

We’ll support your career development in a professional, team‑focused environment with clear progression, free staff meals, and generous staff discounts across our group. This role offers a hands-on, high‑standard kitchen experience in a welcoming Cornish pub setting, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Passion for food and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices.
• A positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood
• Supporting and mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. We’re now looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

If you enjoy working with quality ingredients, take pride in your section, and want to continue developing your career in a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood
• Supporting and mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• A passion for food and attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices
• A positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in your chef career and be part of a restaurant group that values quality, learning, and teamwork,

The Cornish Arms in St. Merryn, offers a simple British pub menu, with dishes like real beef burgers, mussels and chips and scampi in the basket. In the summer guests can sit outside in the fresh Cornish air and enjoy some of St Austell Brewery’s best ales and a great selection of wines, or cosy up by our log fires in the colder weather with some comfort food.