Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Hotel & Leisure | SeaSpace, Cornwall | Day shifts between 7am and 4pm

SeaSpace blends the freedom and flexibility of independent living with the comforts of hotel style perks. Design led studios and apartments sit alongside an Art Deco pool, channelling vintage Miami vibes, a sun-soaked courtyard, and a vibrant coastal café, all situated on the edge of Newquay and overlooking the shoreline of Cornwall’s North Coast.

At SeaSpace, flexibility, style, and freedom are underpinned by a spirit and community that lives for the beach and everything it can be. With a neighbourhood energy at its heart, we are inviting everyone in to make coastal living their own for an hour, a day, a week, or more.

We are matching real SEA spirit with the SPACE, flex, and freedom to choose how you live it. That's SeaSpace.

Our Chef de Partie role:

We're looking for a Chef de Partie to support our team full-time, working 37.5 hours per week on daytime shifts between 7:00am and 4:00pm, taking ownership of a section in a vibrant coastal kitchen, where energy, quality, and consistency come together with every service.

At SeaSpace, making people happy through food is what we’re all about.

From prep to plating, you’ll take ownership of your section, ensuring everything runs smoothly and consistently to the highest standards. You’ll also know your way around a professional kitchen and take pride in delivering quality dishes with precision and care.

This is not just a job. It’s a chance to be part of a community.

At SeaSpace, we’re a group of individuals who have each other’s backs. We're eager to step up, keen to make every shift the best it can be and recognise that SeaSpace’s shared spirit is made by its people.

What makes this role made for you:

• You’re a natural in the kitchen, confident running your own section
• You’re a true foodie, driven by flavour, creativity, and detail
• You believe teamwork makes every service stronger
• You’re organised, proactive, and always one step ahead
• You take pride in cleanliness, consistency, and high standards
• You want to be part of something bigger — a supportive, spirited community

As our Chef de Partie you’ll be:

• Taking responsibility for your section, ensuring smooth service from prep to plating.
• Carrying out food prep, cooking, and portioning of all dishes to a high standard.
• Supporting stock takes and ensuring your section is well stocked and organised.
• Maintaining exceptional hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Acting as a key support to the Head Chef, helping oversee kitchen operations.
• Following kitchen schedules and staying on top of all admin, including check sheets and temperature logs.
• Supporting and guiding junior team members as needed.

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• Proven experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role
• Current Food Hygiene certificate
• A flexible attitude to working hours and shift patterns
• A genuine passion for food and the wider industry
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own section
• Confidence in a range of cooking techniques and food presentation
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong team ethic
• The ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Care for your team, your environment, and the overall guest experience

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location
• A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at SeaSpace, Watergate Bay Hotel and our Another Place Hotels
• Reduced gym membership rates (gym, classes, no pool) for on-site team
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space restaurants
• Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts on retail and land&water products and at Cubs coffee shops
• Discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration.

If you would love to join us as on our Chef de Partie, apply now and be part of our journey at SeaSpace - a wonderful place to work.