Black Rock Restaurants
Prep Chef de Partie
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Prep Chef de Partie
Chef de Parti Pré-Cuisine (Prep Chef) – The Salt Room, Brighton
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie/Prep Chef to join our talented team at The Salt Room, a modern British seafood restaurant with breathtaking seafront views of Brighton and the iconic ruins of the West Pier.
About The Salt Room
- Celebrates British seafood dining with a focus on cooking over fire
- Sources locally and with sustainability in mind
- Uses the same wood-fire techniques as our sister restaurants: The Coal Shed & Burnt Orange
- Offers a seasonal, bespoke menu of refrigerators cooked with charcoal
- Features a dynamic cocktail menu with earthy herbs and sea-infused drinks that change throughout the year
Our restaurant thrives on passion, skill, and creativity, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of craftsmanship and freshness.
The Role
Core Responsibilities
- Leading and executing prep, plating, and delivery of dishes to exceptional quality
- Taking ownership of menu execution, hygiene, and food standards at all times
- Handling fresh ingredients and transforming them into flawless, restaurant-quality plates
- Ensuring authority over your section, with a focus on teamwork, efficiency, and precision
- Working in a fast-paced, multi-closed kitchen environment, thriving under pressure
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while following Health & Safety regulations
- Cooking dishes to exact specifications, demonstrating technical skill and culinary passion
- Supporting -Menusskeleton and operation optimisation while upholding blackrock’s standards
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What We’re Looking For
As Chef de Partie, you will:
- Be a self-motivated, ambitious, and natural team player, pairing enthusiasm with excellence
- Excite in a challenging, busy kitchen, thriving on tight deadlines and collaborative energy
- Share a genuine passion for fine food and delivering exceptional dining experiences
- Have a flair for transforming and presenting fresh ingredients beautifully
- Remain calm, professional, and pressure-proof in high-stress kitchen settings
- Be UK work-right and eligible for full-time hours
Benefits Package
The Salt Room offers a truly competitive starting point, along with an array of generous benefits—ensuring your career thrives as much as your drive:
The Salt Room Perks
✅ Highly competitive pay ✅ Free food and drinks on duty (because cooking and fueling go hand-in-hand!) ✅ Team incentives, rewards trips, and exclusive meals ✅ 50% guest discount – treat yourself, family & friends to meals at any Blackrock sibling restaurant (The Salt Room, The Coal Shed, Burnt Orange & more) ✅ Book your birthday off – no work, no compromise ✅ An extra day’s holiday each year, granted for the first five years ✅ ‘Refer a Friend' rewards – because our team starts with amazing people! ✅ Cycle to work scheme – explores Brighton in good time ✅ Flexible shift patterns for better work-life balance
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**Why Join?”
Blackrock Restaurant Group is assuming thoughtful hospitality where passion and career growth meet. By working at The Salt Room, you’ll become part of:
- One of Brighton’s most dynamic culinary destinations
- A friendly, inclusive team where cutting edges and mutual respect drive success
- Unprecedented progression pathways – whether in formance, logis, or front-of-house
- A torch bearer of excellence, being part of a larger group with ** destacaction traditions**
Our restaurants are places where seasonality meets innovation, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to help us grow. If this is your chance to shine, join our growing kitchen and step into a role that could change your career.
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We’re actively seeking dynamic, inspired individuals to lead their sections, elevate their skills, and deliver as part of our culinary family. Send your application to [application link].
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