Watergate Bay Hotel
Chef De Partie
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Chef de Partie – The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay Hotel
Offering free surf lessons, on-site parking, team discounts and a monthly tip share.
Watergate Bay offers more than just a kitchen. It’s a place to take your culinary career to new heights.
That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have.
Our Chef de Partie role
For whiling away easy hours, The Beach Hut is a place to take a break from the surf, breathe deep and surround yourself with good food and great company.
This full-time position offers a 40-hour workweek, with all the benefits of working within our greater Watergate Bay Hotel team.
What you’ll be responsible for
- Supporting our Executive Chef and Head Chef in the organisation and control of kitchen operations.
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the hotel’s standards of quality and consistency.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and personal presentation.
- Ensuring all kitchen procedures and schedules are followed, including daily checks and temperature logs.
- Preparing for service in line with projected demand.
- Supporting with stock organisation and replenishment as needed.
- Ensuring smooth running of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
- Carrying out food preparation, storage and service tasks efficiently.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment at all times.
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What you’ll be sharing with us
- Experience at Chef de Partie level, or readiness to step up
- A Food Hygiene certification
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) as a minimum
- A genuine passion for food, particularly local and seasonal produce
- Flexibility with working hours and shift patterns
- A team-focused, supportive approach
- Strong attention to detail and high personal standards
- The ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop
- Professional presentation and a guest-focused mindset
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Why us?
Watergate Bay is a place for connection, for freedom, for everyone. Join the team and you’ll be working on one of the UK’s most striking beaches, where the ocean is a constant source of inspiration. You’ll be part of a values-led business that cares deeply about its people, its place and its future — and a team that’s committed to doing things differently.
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including discounted stays, food and drink, spa treatments, surf experiences, and social events throughout the year.
From hands-on training to time spent by the sea, we’re committed to helping you grow, refine your craft and thrive in the kitchen.
Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.
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