Chef de Partie

Company: Kitchen Wild Cafe
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Location: Newquay
Job Description:

Are you a passionate pastry chef with a flair for detail and presentation?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

Are you excited by working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients?

What do we want?

We are looking for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie – Pastry to join our kitchen team for the 2026 season. You will be a key part of our kitchen brigade, responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food across our two restaurants and bakery. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role for a chef who takes pride in consistency, creativity, and teamwork, and who is excited to contribute to an exceptional guest dining experience.

This is a seasonal role from 31/03/2026 to 31/10/2026, working 45 hours per week, Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Produce high-quality dishes to a consistent and high standard

  • Work across different sections of the kitchen as needed – from Sauce, Ogo (adult only dining), Plant Fish and Grill (fast paced family dining), Breakfast and Pastry

  • Support the development and testing of new recipes and seasonal menu items

  • Ensure daily mise en place is completed efficiently and to the required standard

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene compliance

  • Train and support Commis Chefs and apprentices in the Pastry section

  • Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management

  • Support wider kitchen service and other sections when required

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a similar Chef de Partie or Pastry role

  • Relevant culinary or pastry qualifications preferred

  • Experience in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environment desirable

  • Strong understanding of classic pastry and dessert techniques

Key Skills:

  • Strong pastry and dessert skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment

  • Strong organisation and time management

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills

  • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Benefits:

  • £13.08 per hour plus a share of hotel tips

  • A people‑centric working environment

  • Learning and internal career progression opportunities

  • Seasonal contract: 31/03/2026 – 31/10/2026

  • 28 days holiday per year (pro rata for seasonal contract)

  • Long service scheme

  • Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme

  • Local partnership discounts

  • Health Shield Healthcare Plan

  • Temporary on‑site team accommodation is available

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Posted: June 1st, 2026