Housel Bay hotel & Fallowfields restaurant is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie.
Key Qualities We’re Looking For
- Respectful: You value the importance of respect and communication within a team environment.
- Ambitious: You're driven to continuously improve, push boundaries, and grow in your culinary career.
- Teachable: You’re open to learning, growing, and adapting, welcoming feedback and new ideas.
- Teamwork: You thrive in a collaborative setting, supporting your colleagues and helping create a positive atmosphere.
- Presentable: You take pride in your appearance and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
At Housel Bay we take pride in creating exceptional experiences for our guests, improving this year upon year. We are looking for a Chef de Partie who shares this commitment to quality, growth, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dishes with care and attention.
- Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and refine menus.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safety standards in the kitchen.
What We Offer
- A fantastic work environment with a strong, supportive team.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Competitive salary.
About Housel Bay
We have two restaurants and a bar, each offering different experiences for our guests. These include our ‘Marconi’s Bar’, our casual dining restaurant ‘The Terrace’, and our signature restaurant ‘Fallowfields’. ‘Fallowfields’ has been receiving many accolades recently, and it is just the start. From winning the Gold award for ‘Restaurant of the Year’ 2024/5 by Cornwall Tourism Awards, and also proudly joining the Michelin Guide in November 2023. In February 2024, 2025 and 2026 Fallowfields was awarded 3AA rosettes, by AA hospitality. We are one out of just five restaurants in Cornwall with this award.
You will support our core mission of creating a memorable experience to all of our guests, whilst showcasing the very best seasonal local dishes Cornwall has to offer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting and unique environment, whilst building your experience within the hospitality industry.
Our Ethos
We are a hotel inspired by our natural surroundings and rich heritage. We value supporting the local community, choosing to partner with local and sustainable businesses across Cornwall.
Whatever the season Housel Bay is designed to charm its guests with its connection to nature and the elements, as well as finding joy from the simplest of things. Being with people that matter, having moments to connect with nature, sharing good food and making lasting memories.
It is helping our guests find moments of happiness, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, that makes us who we are. Working at Housel Bay Hotel means living and breathing these values.
Why you should choose Housel Bay
The team who work at Housel Bay are our most valuable asset, who are passionate in providing all our guests with cherished experiences. We are looking for people to join us who share this goal of providing guests with special memories. If you are looking to develop your skills, expand your professional horizons, and to be part of a passionate and friendly team of people. We offer excellent career prospects, in a growing organisation. The position would allow the candidate experience in using ingredients such as truffles, caviar, hand dived scallops and speciality chocolate.
Or even perhaps if you are looking to take a break from the stress of urban living, and to work surrounded by panoramic views of the Lizard peninsula, Housel Bay could be the perfect environment for you.
We also provide training, holiday pay, special rates for your friends and family to stay, eat and drink at Housel Bay.
Expected Shifts
Full time, and part time hours available to cover a mix of breakfast, lunch, dinner and
weekend shifts.
Salary
Starting at £13.50 per hour. Opportunity for further increases with skill development and
experience. At Housel Bay, we ensure that there is consistency and transparency in all Job Roles across the hotel, ultimately to attract and to give opportunity to individuals seeking careers in hospitality. We have a Pay Band Structure, into which every Job Role is placed, and allows our employees to see a clear line of progression within the company. We would like to emphasise that Housel Bay is a year round employer. We close only after the Christmas and New Year festivities, to enable our to staff to have a well deserved break and to give our hotel an opportunity to have any necessary refurbishments. We have career paths with clear team structures, with training opportunities both internally and externally fully supported by the business. Finally, Housel Bay ensures that 100% of tips are given to staff on a pro-rata basis, which adds to an individual’s hourly rate.
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
