Chef de Partie - Part Time

Lighter Inn; Exeter; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off meals on shift

Free uniform and kitchen shoes

Tips sharing employer bonus

Training and development opportunities

Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Job summary

The Lighter Inn is seeking a hands-on Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team at Topsham Quay, near Exeter. You’ll handle section duties, ensure consistent plating and presentation, and work with a supportive crew in a lively pub environment.

We offer £14.00 per hour with tips and a 60% meals discount on shift, plus a strong benefits package and ongoing training. This part-time role suits someone who thrives under busy service and values quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• You’ll fit right in as a hands-on chef de partie who cares about your work.
• You’ll be confident running a section with consistency and presentation.
• Trained in food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• You are a team player who supports others and keeps the vibe positive.
• You thrive when service gets busy and stay compliant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes to order and maintain consistency.
• Assist in keeping kitchen areas clean and compliant with safety standards.
• Support the team during peak service times.

Skills

Hands-on chef de partie

Section running

Food safety hygiene

Team player

Job description

Chef, Premium Pub - £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 part time 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:

• Flexible hours evenings and weekends to suit you
• £14.00 per hour
• A share of tips + extra rewards forstandout performance
• 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
• 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 beingpart of a strong team, and enjoy the buzz of a lively kitchen, we’d love tohear from you.