Chef de Partie - York

Guesthouse; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

No split shifts

Paid breaks

Free meal on shift

Team room with pantry

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pearly Cow York is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a section in our fast-paced grill kitchen. You’ll handle grill, garnish, or fish, prep ingredients precisely, and keep service smooth during busy periods.

Join a small, passionate team in York and enjoy benefits like paid breaks, a birthday holiday, a free meal on shift, and staff rooms with generous discounts across our hotels and restaurants.

Qualifications

• A sharp knife and high-level cooking skills.
• Experience in a busy kitchen.
• A cool head under pressure and a collaborative attitude.
• Plating like a pro and precise prep skills.
• A good sense of humour and commitment to hospitality in York.

Responsibilities

• Running your own section like a boss (grill, garnish, or fish).
• Prepping ingredients with precision and flair.
• Cooking dishes to spec under pressure.
• Supporting Head and Sous Chefs to keep service smooth and standards high.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Keeping your station clean, organized, and ready for action.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Plating skills

Reliability

Job description

Chef de Partie - York

Hello York

Pearly Cow York 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 b arnaise is a love language? Then we want you on our line. Pearly Cow is an independent collection of grill restaurants in York, Margate and Brighton, were 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 vacancy is for 30 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

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 York's rich history and quirky charm.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a passion for hospitality.

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 meal into a cherished memory.

If you're ready to turn up the heat and carve out your next culinary chapter, Your knives are sharp. Your timing is sharper. Let's cook.