Chef de Partie
Posted 21 minutes 45 seconds ago by Cornwall-Staff-Agency-Ltd
Location: Padstow, Cornwall, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £29,000 per year + £8,000-£10,000 annual service charge (paid monthly)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 5 days across Tuesday-Sunday
Start date: Immediate
A highly regarded seafood restaurant in Padstow is seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The restaurant is known for its daily-changing small plates menu, focusing on exceptional fish and shellfish sourced fresh each day.
This is a year-round, permanent opportunity in a busy, high-quality, and professional kitchen environment.
Responsibilities- Running and managing a designated section of the kitchen
- Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes to specification
- Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef during service
- Maintaining consistency, speed, and presentation standards
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are met
- Assisting with stock control and prep across shifts
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready to step up
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and service pressure
- Passion for seafood, fresh produce, and seasonal cooking
- Ability to work well within a focused, professional kitchen team
- Reliable, organised, and detail-driven approach
- Year-round stable employment
- Competitive salary plus generous service charge
- Weekly cash tips
- Opportunity to work in an award-winning, Michelin-recognised restaurant
- Strong career development within a high-quality kitchen
This role offers the opportunity to join a respected seafood restaurant in Padstow, working with some of the freshest produce available in the UK and contributing to a nationally recognised dining experience.