Chef de Partie

At The Headland, we blend Heritage with Heart to create unforgettable experiences. We are deeply committed to putting the Cornish community first and protecting our stunning coastline. As a proud Earth. Check partner, eco-friendly practices are in our DNA. We don't just talk about sustainability; we live it every day.

Together, we provide effortless, elevated hospitality in spaces designed for everyone—where our guests (and their four-legged friends!) can relax, play, and make lifelong memories. The Role Are you an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated culinary professional? We are currently looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our brigade.

In this role, you will be the life and soul of your section, crafting beautiful dishes and delivering prompt, professional food service. If you have a focused, positive attitude and a genuine drive to provide exceptional culinary care, you'll fit right in with our vibrant team. What you’ll be doing: Setting the Stage: Preparing your section with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring everything is perfectly in place to set the tone for a flawless service.

Crafting Experiences: Utilizing your advanced culinary skills to cook, plate, and serve premium-standard dishes that celebrate seasonal and local ingredients. Maintaining Excellence: Ensuring all kitchen and preparation areas are kept immaculately clean and hygienic, following strict food safety schedules, and upholding our high culinary standards.

Team Synergy: Supporting the wider brigade with a hands-on approach, mentoring commis chefs, and keeping operations running smoothly during fast-paced, busy periods.

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience working as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie with a strong foundation in professional kitchen operations and section management. Good overall product knowledge (provenance of ingredients, butchery, fishmongery) and strong technical knife skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle high-pressure, busy service situations with ease.

Contract & Flexibility: This is a permanent, full-time contract working 48 hours per week. Shifts will include mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Perks & Benefits We believe in rewarding our team with exceptional perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, or dinner provided for all shifts over 6 hours
• On-site parking
• Gym access & weekly swim session
• Complimentary stay after 1 years’ service
• 40% off spa products
• 25% off spa treatments
• Complimentary meals in each of our restaurants, once a year
• Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
• Discounted surf lessons As well as regular awards and recognition:
• Monthly recognition awards
• Annual festive awards event
• Long service awards dinner To Apply If you have what it takes to join a vibrant, multi-award-winning hotel, we would love to hear from you! Please note: In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, proof of ID (Passport, National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate) will be required during the application process. As a proud Earth. Check partner, we don't just talk about sustainability—we live it, embedding world-class environmental management and eco-friendly practices into everything we do. Join a team where sustainability is in our DNA and we are actively shaping the future of responsible hospitality every single day.