Chef de Partie - The Living Space

Watergate Bay Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Watergate Bay Hotel is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie for the Living Space Restaurant. This role involves crafting innovative menus and ensuring exceptional dining experiences while working in a supportive team environment focused on professionalism and personal development.

Benefits

Special rates for family and friends

Discounts on treatments in Swim Club

Free surf lessons and equipment hire

Team social events throughout the year

Team assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about local food and drink.
• Experience in kitchen operations.
• Strong organizational and personal hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and controlling kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary Passion

Creativity

Team Player

Guest Service Focused

Education

NVQ level 1 & 2 or equivalent

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day’s
adventures, is at the heart of the Watergate Bay experience. We want to inspire
our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes,
and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.

So if you’re a Chef de Partie with big ideas, boundless
enthusiasm and a craving for better balance, we want to hear from you…Watergate
Bay Hotel – a place to take your culinary career to new heights. With a team
that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about
making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We
Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes
above and beyond for our team and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just
provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable
experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

The role:

At our hotel, we’re looking for a Chef de Partie who are
passionate about Cornwall and our local food and drink producers, and are eager
to be a part of this county's incredible way of life. As a member of our team,
you'll work alongside others who prioritise our guests and support each other.

As the Chef de Partie in the Living Space Restaurant, you’ll
bring culinary passion, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to the
team. Collaborating closely with the head chef, you'll craft innovative menus,
oversee operations, and ensure top-notch food quality. Your leadership will
inspire and guide the kitchen team, fostering harmony and efficiency. With your
culinary finesse and unwavering commitment, you'll deliver extraordinary dining
experiences to our guests.

Joining our team means being part of a community that values
excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our
team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes
work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for
growth.

What your days could look like:

• Assist
  the Executive Chef and Head Chef in the effective and efficient
  organisation, supervision and control of the kitchen operation, ensuring
  all kitchen team carry out their allotted duties to the Hotels standards.
• Carry
  out the preparation, cooking and portioning of all food dishes including
  team meals to the Hotels standards of quality and quantity.
• Maintain
  the Hotels standards of department and personal appearance, cleanliness
  and hygiene of the kitchen areas.
• Compliance
  with all instructions given by immediate supervisor.
• Preparation
  for the day’s business in accordance with projected need.
• Following
  all schedules within the kitchen and completion of daily check sheets and
  temperature logs.
• Assist
  colleagues in stocking up when necessary.
• Smooth
  running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Responsible
  for undertaking the many tasks during the preparation, storage and service
  of food and the other associated tasks.
• Maintain
  a high level of personal hygiene and cleanliness whilst in the work place.
• Maintain
  an organised, clean and safe work place, not only for yourself but also
  for those around.
• Flexible
  attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest
  and passion for the food industry
• NVQ
  level 1& 2 or equivalent as a minimum
• Team
  player
• Guest
  service focused
• Responsible
• Keen
  to develop and eager to learn
• Professional
  personal presentation

What we can offer in return:

• A
  relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of
  the UK’s most striking beaches
• A
  welcoming team of like minds, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent
  career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special
  rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Discounts
  on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts
  for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach
  Hut, and Living Space Restaurants
• Discount
  at Cubs coffeeshops
• Discounts
  at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free
  surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team
  social events throughout the year
• Team
  assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on
  topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development
opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and
professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be
short on inspiration. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a
transformative career opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable
experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.