Chef de Partie

Michelin Guide Modern British Restaurant | Newcastle Quayside

Newcastle upon Tyne

Up to £37,000 per annum
Michelin Guide | Fresh Seasonal Cooking | Excellent Career Progression

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Chef de Partie to join the brigade at one of Newcastle's most established and highly regarded independent restaurants.

Located on the city's Quayside and recognised by the Michelin Guide, this is a serious food-led restaurant with a long-standing reputation for accomplished Modern British cooking, combining strong classical foundations with excellent seasonal produce and an unfussy, ingredient-led approach.

For an ambitious Chef de Partie, this is an opportunity to develop within an established professional kitchen while becoming part of one of the North East's best-known independent restaurant groups.

The Restaurant

The philosophy is centred around great ingredients, seasonality and proper cooking.

Menus combine classical techniques with contemporary ideas, allowing the quality of the produce to remain at the heart of each dish.

The kitchen works extensively with fresh seasonal ingredients across an evolving à la carte offering, alongside private dining and special events, providing excellent variety and exposure for the brigade.

The restaurant also forms part of an established independent hospitality group with several highly regarded restaurants across Newcastle, creating genuine opportunities for chefs to develop, progress and experience different styles of cooking throughout their career.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take responsibility for your own section while working closely with an experienced senior kitchen team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Running a busy section confidently throughout preparation and service
Preparing and presenting dishes to consistently high standards
Working extensively with fresh, seasonal produce
Maintaining excellent mise en place and section organisation
Applying strong classical and modern cooking techniques
Ensuring consistency across flavour, presentation and portioning
Supporting and developing junior members of the brigade
Managing stock and minimising waste within your section
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
Working collaboratively within a professional kitchen team
Continuing to develop your own technical skills and product knowledge

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Previous Chef de Partie or strong Junior Chef de Partie experience
Experience within a quality fresh-food restaurant or hotel kitchen
Strong fundamental and classical cooking skills
A genuine passion for seasonal ingredients and quality produce
Confidence taking responsibility for a section
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
A positive and hardworking approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Genuine ambition to continue learning and progressing

Formal culinary qualifications are advantageous, although equivalent practical experience will equally be considered.

The Package

Salary up to £37,000 per annum
Work within an established Michelin Guide restaurant
Structured training and professional development
Genuine opportunities for internal progression
Opportunity to develop across several different restaurants within the wider group
Restaurant discounts
Meals provided
Company pension scheme
28 days holiday
Annual group Christmas party

Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity for a Chef de Partie who wants their next move to add genuine quality to their CV.

You'll be working within an established Michelin Guide restaurant, handling excellent seasonal ingredients and developing your skills within a kitchen built around strong classical foundations and accomplished Modern British cooking.

With up to £37,000, structured development and genuine opportunities to progress across an established independent restaurant group, it's an excellent platform for an ambitious chef looking to take their career forward.