• Job Title: Chef de Partie
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Location: Polegate, East Sussex
  • Job Base: Office based
  • Salary: £31000 - £33000 per annum
  • Reference: V-99791-1
  • Contact Email: hastings@sammons.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01424 723723
  • Job Published: 16/05/2025 11:13

Job Description

Chef de Partie

Polegate, East Sussex | £31000 - £33000 per annum | Posted 17 days ago

Are you an ambitious Chef de Partie looking to be part of something new and exciting? This is a unique opportunity to join a newly opened, beautifully refurbished countryside hotel and restaurant with exceptional dining spaces, scenic views, and luxury spa facilities, all housed in a property full of character and history.

Our client is building a passionate, professional kitchen team to deliver elevated brasserie-style dining, premium casual bar food, and refined breakfast and afternoon tea service. If you are serious about quality, creativity, and growing your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary: £31-33kp/a
  • Location: Alfriston
  • Flexible scheduling without split shifts
  • Excellent benefits: Generous tronc, great training programmes, staff discounts, saving schemes, birthday off, recognition and service schemes, supplier trips, plus more.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure all mise en place is prepared efficiently, to a consistently high standard, and within required timeframes
  • Cook and plate dishes in line with recipes, ensuring correct portion sizes, garnishes, and presentation standards
  • Uphold rigorous food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety standards at all times
  • Accurately complete food safety, allergen, and temperature records as part of daily compliance
  • Monitor ingredient and stock levels, promptly reporting any shortages or issues
  • Actively support the Sous Chef and take the lead during their absence when required
  • Provide hands-on support and guidance to junior team members, maintaining consistency and high standards across your section
  • Foster a positive, professional, and respectful kitchen environment
  • Engage in training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:
  • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a high-quality kitchen environment
  • A strong eye for detail and a passion for creating consistently excellent dishes
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
  • A team-focused attitude and the ability to support and train junior chefs
  • A commitment to maintaining the highest hygiene, safety, and food quality standards
  • Ambition to grow within a forward-thinking, supportive hospitality business

How to Apply:

If you take pride in your craft and are ready to be part of a kitchen that values quality, teamwork, and development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV or contact us to find out more.

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