Senior Chef de Partie

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and family-run restaurant as a Senior Chef de Partie, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive and dynamic kitchen environment. This role offers flexible shifts, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to be part of a team that values work-life balance and personal growth. With a commitment to exceptional dining experiences, you'll play a key role in delivering quality dishes and creating memorable moments for guests. Enjoy a range of perks, including staff discounts, tips, and a supportive work culture that encourages continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Tips on top of wage

Staff discounts

Free meal for two after each year of service

Social events

Wellbeing support

Recommend a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Staff surprises

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team to ensure quality dishes.
• Contribute to personal development and career growth.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

POS Systems

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Chef de Partie at Rick Stein Sandbanks

Join our friendly kitchen team at our beautiful Sandbanks restaurant in Poole, Dorset. We are seeking an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to help deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: £13.15 per hour (£30,771 per year for a 45-hour week)
• Tips: Up to £7,500 per year, paid weekly based on last year's earnings
• Total potential earnings: £38,271 per year
• Shifts: Flexible, with part and full-time options
• Recognition: Top 100 Best Company to work for

About Us

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry', making people smile through great food, drinks, and experiences. As a Top 25 Best Hospitality Company, we prioritize supporting our teams, embracing diversity, and are a Disability Confident Employer. Family is at our core, and we value work/life balance and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to ensure Rick’s dishes meet our quality standards and deliver a fantastic guest experience
• Contribute to your personal development and career growth

Discover More

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels to see what it's like to work with us.

Career Development

Many of our Head Chefs started as Kitchen Porters, and 75% of our managers have been promoted internally. We invest in your growth through:

• Craft skills and training (wine tastings, supplier visits)
• Opportunities to transfer within our business
• Encouragement to pursue bigger roles
• Regular support from your manager

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible shifts to support your lifestyle
• Tips on top of your wage, including when on holiday
• Staff discounts in our restaurants, shops, and on hotel stays
• Free meal for two after each year of service
• Social events to meet Rick and the team
• Wellbeing support via Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Pension scheme after 3 months
• Staff surprises throughout the year
• 28 days paid holiday, increasing after 2 years
• Volunteering day after each year of service

Our Story and Values

Founded in 1975 by Rick and Jill Stein, our family-run business now employs over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, and more. Our core values include hospitality from the heart, continuous learning, doing the right thing, bringing out the best in each other, and team spirit.

Additional Information

• Uniform provided (chef whites)
• Support with parking permits and discounted taxi rates

Contact Us

To apply, email your CV to [e-mail] or click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Rick Stein Sandbanks opened in November 2015, offering views of the water and a menu featuring seafood classics and more. We look forward to hearing from you!