Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie
Location: Bolton area
Salary: £14.50 per hour DOE + tips
Job Type: Full-time
Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
Shift Patterns: Typically 7am - 3pm or 11am - 8pm

Perfect Recruitment are working with a longstanding, family-owned Italian restaurant in the Bolton area to recruit an experienced Chef de Partie to join their established kitchen team.

This is a great opportunity to join a business built around traditional Italian values, fresh food and high standards, with a strong reputation within the local community.

We're looking for a confident and experienced CDP who takes pride in their food and enjoys working in a busy, fresh-food environment. A background in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine would be ideal, although candidates with strong experience in high-volume, fresh-food kitchens will also be considered.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running your section to a consistently high standard, ensuring food is prepared and presented correctly while maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh food to a consistently high standard
• Managing your section during busy service periods
• Completing daily preparation and mise en place
• Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and quality
• Working efficiently within a high-volume kitchen environment
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
• Supporting the wider kitchen team when required
• Completing section and kitchen clean-downs
• Following company procedures and maintaining kitchen standards

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or experienced Commis Chef ready to progress
• Experience within a busy, fresh-food kitchen
• Ideally, a background in Italian or Mediterranean cooking
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and professional attitude
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation
• The ability to remain calm and efficient during busy services
• A genuine interest in progression and developing your culinary skills

What's on Offer?

• £14.50 per hour DOE
• Tips on top of your hourly rate
• Full-time position, 5 days over 7
• No late nights - the venue closes at 8pm
• Typically 7am - 3pm or 11am - 8pm shifts
• Uniform provided following successful completion of probation
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a longstanding family-owned business
• Work with fresh food and traditional Italian-inspired cuisine
• Supportive, established team environment

If you're an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a stable role with a respected family business, great working hours and genuine opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.