Chef de Partie – Saunton, Devon

An outstanding opportunity for a talented Chef de Partie to join a busy, high-quality kitchen brigade at a prestigious coastal resort hotel.

Location: Saunton, Devon

Salary: £34,245 per annum (based on a 48-hour week)

Contract: Full-time, permanent — 48 hours across four days (12-hour shifts)

Live-In: Live in accommodation available at £78 per week

Overview

Set in a stunning coastal location on the North Devon coast, this prestigious resort hotel is renowned for its warm hospitality, quality dining and exceptional guest experience. The kitchen operates at a consistently high standard across multiple service outlets, delivering fresh, seasonal food to a discerning clientele.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef de Partie to join the established brigade. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team, working with quality produce in a beautiful setting.

The Role

As Chef de Partie you will take ownership of your designated section, preparing and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will play a key role in maintaining the quality, consistency and reputation of the kitchen during busy service.

Key Responsibilities

• Running your own section efficiently during service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to the required standard.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Supporting the senior kitchen team and helping to guide and develop junior chefs and commis.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising wastage on your section.
• Contributing ideas and supporting menu development where appropriate.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up.
• A genuine passion for food and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Experience within a busy hotel, restaurant or resort kitchen environment.
• A relevant culinary qualification (e.g. NVQ / City & Guilds) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• A reliable, organised team player able to perform under pressure during busy service.

This role would suit a dedicated and ambitious chef looking to grow their career within a respected coastal resort kitchen.

What’s On Offer

• A competitive salary of £34,245 per annum based on a 48-hour week.
• A four-day working week (12-hour shifts), offering an excellent work-life balance.
• Living accommodation available on site at £78 per week.
• The opportunity to work with quality produce in a stunning coastal location.
• A supportive team environment with genuine scope for career development.

If you are a talented Chef de Partie looking for your next challenge in a beautiful setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

CVs in English (Word or PDF format only).

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