Chef de Partie - Brighton

GuestHouse Hotels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant independent restaurant group is seeking a Chef de Partie for its Brighton location. As part of a passionate team, you'll run your own section, prep ingredients, and cook dishes to perfection. Ideal candidates will have a background in busy kitchens, a passion for hospitality, and a fun, collaborative spirit. Benefits include competitive pay, paid breaks, and employee discounts at restaurants and hotels. Join us for a rewarding culinary experience by the beach and help create memorable meals.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Team pantry access

Extra holiday for your birthday

Family and friends discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is required.
• Ability to plate and prep efficiently under pressure is essential.
• A passion for hospitality and teamwork is a must.

Responsibilities

• Run your own section effectively in the kitchen.
• Prep ingredients with precision.
• Cook dishes to specifications consistently.
• Support Head and Sous Chefs to maintain service standards.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Keep your station organized and clean.

Skills

Cooking under pressure

Teamwork

Knife skills

Communication

Job description

Chef de Partie - Brighton

Hello Brighton Pearly Cow Brighton is now on the lookout for our next Chef de Partie. Are you the kind of chef who knows their ribeye from their rump, can sear scallops like a sea god, and believes béarnaise is a love language? Then we want you on our line.

Pearly Cow is an independent collection of grill restaurants in Brighton, York and Margate, where we serve up the most indulgent cuts of meat and the freshest fish in gorgeous settings, where you'll feel right at home.

Our kitchen is fast-paced, passionate, and just a little bit fiery (in the best way). Please note this role is an hourly paid role and contracted to 30 hours per week.

What you’ll bring doing:

• Running your own section like a boss - whether it's grill, garnish, or fish (or wherever your skills lie)
• Prepping ingredients with precision and flair
• Cooking dishes to spec perfection, consistently and calmly under pressure
• Supporting our Head and Sous Chefs in keeping service smooth and standards sky-high
• Training and mentoring junior staff (because greatness should be shared)
• Keeping your station clean, organised, and ready for action

What you’ll bring to the table:

• A sharp knife and even sharper skills
• Experience in a busy kitchen (bonus points if you've danced with a lobster)
• A cool head under pressure and a warm heart for teamwork
• The ability to plate like Picasso and prep like a ninja
• A sense of humour and a love for Brighton's quirky charm.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a passion for hospitality.

If your aspiration is to work for a company that understands you and trusts your instincts when it comes to hospitality and you've been looking for this kind of role for a while.

Guess what, we've been looking for you too!

What’s in it for you!

• Work in a stylish, intimate restaurant that feels more like a home than a collection of restaurants.
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your ideas matter.
• Competitive pay, and plenty of guest-powered stories.
• An extra holiday day for your birthday.
• No split shifts
• All breaks are paid.
• Our team have their own team room – with their own pantry full of food, to use whenever they like.

Grab a snack! Plus, get a free meal on shift.

• You can stay/dine with your family and friends in any of our hotels/restaurants/spas at a great discount.
• The satisfaction of turning a city break into a cherished memory.

If you're ready to cook with the best, by the beach, and be part of something exciting, apply now.

Your next chapter starts with a sharp knife and a splash of sea air.