120526-Chef De Partie - Lyme Regis - Restaurant - £14 + Tips

Posted 13 May 2026

Description

Location: Lyme RegisSalary: £14 per hour + Tips (circa £3/4 per hour)Hours: Full Time Guaranteed 35-hour minimum during winterVenue: Award-Winning Independent AA Rosette Restaurant

Why Join Us?

• Work with a talented, supportive and highly skilled kitchen team
• Cook to AA Rosette standards using exceptional fresh, local produce
• Be involved in seasonal menu development and creative dish planning
• Clear progression opportunities towards Sous Chef level
• No split shifts
• Equal share of tips averaging circa £4 per hour
• Individual training and personalised development programme
• Free meals on shift
• Friends and family restaurant discounts
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus additional time off during the Christmas shutdown
• Structured and professional kitchen brigade including Head Chef, Sous Chef, CDPs, Commis Chef and Kitchen Porter

The Opportunity

An award-winning independent seaside restaurant in Lyme Regis is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join its established kitchen team. Holding an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, the restaurant has built an excellent reputation for producing high-quality dishes using outstanding seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chef looking to develop within a professional fresh-food kitchen while working alongside an experienced and supportive brigade. The role offers genuine progression opportunities for someone ambitious and committed to developing their culinary career.

The Role

• Run your section confidently and independently while maintaining consistency and high standards
• Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on seasonal menu development
• Support and help develop junior chefs within the brigade
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards
• Assist with stock management, sustainability and minimising food waste
• Deliver dishes to AA Rosette standards using fresh, local produce

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for cooking and fresh food
• Experience within a quality fresh-food kitchen
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Creativity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Ambition to progress into a Sous Chef role in the future
• A desire to continually learn and develop professionally

About the Restaurant

Set within one of the South West's most desirable coastal locations, this independent restaurant offers a professional yet supportive working environment with spectacular sea views. The business is passionate about investing in its team, encouraging creativity in the kitchen, and maintaining the highest standards of food and service.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated chef seeking career progression, excellent training and the chance to work with exceptional produce in a respected AA Rosette kitchen.

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