Chef de Partie - Live in option

Lighter Inn; Exeter; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Tips

60% meal discount

Free uniform and kitchen shoes

Training & development

Sustainability focused

Job summary

The Lighter Inn in Topsham near Exeter is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie to join a busy kitchen. Live-in accommodation is available, with £14.00 per hour plus tips and a 60% discount on meals during shifts. A supportive team and opportunities for training are offered to help you thrive in a lively pub environment.

Reliable hours, potential for permanent or seasonal contracts, and a focus on sustainability complete the package for a chef who takes pride in consistency and presentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef de Partie with proven kitchen experience.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Able to maintain consistency and high presentation standards.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Run a section with responsibility for consistency and presentation.
• Prepare and cook dishes to spec with minimal variation.
• Maintain high standards during busy service periods.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Support the team to ensure smooth service and quality.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Allergen procedures

Team player

Job description

Chef, Premium Pub - Live in available + £14.00 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals

Fabulous Pub - On the Quayside
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic pubs and located in the historic Saxon town of Topsham on the banks of the Exe Estuary, the Lighter is a picturesque example of a friendly, classic English pub. Great for locals and visitors alike with flagstone floors, a log burner and large terrace right on Topsham Quay the pub is busy all year peaking in the summer months. The Lighter is well positioned close to all amenities and not far from Exeter.

We’re growing our kitchen team and lookingfor an experienced CDP, Section Chef or Line Chef to jump in and help us keepthe good stuff coming. If you love great food, enjoy a buzzing service, andwant to work with a genuinely supportive crew, this could be your next spot.

What you’ll get:

• A proper work–life balance: 5 days on, 2days off


• £14.00 per hour


• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance


• Reliable hours with permanent or seasonalcontracts


• A full benefits package in a businessthat puts sustainability first


• 60% off meals on shift, plus free uniformand kitchen shoes


• Loads of training and developmentopportunities — we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company


• Pathway to a Level 3 Production Chefapprenticeship (if you meet the entry criteria)


• Optional live‑in accommodation at £77.70 per week (depending on availability)


• A warm welcome and a team that always hasyour back

You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• A hands‑on Chef de Partie who reallycares about what you do


• Confident running a section and nailingconsistency and presentation


• Happy working to spec's with no variations allowed


• Trained in food safety, hygiene, andallergen procedures


• A team player who likes supporting othersand keeping the vibe positive


• Someone who thrives when service getsbusy


• On top of compliance and committed todoing things the right way


• Looking for a solid chef role for theseason — and hopefully longer


• Experienced in a busy kitchen and readyto hit the ground running

Ready to join us?

If you care about what you cook, love being part of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

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