Chef de Partie – The Parlour Restaurant, Cardiff Garden Centre
The Parlour Restaurant at Cardiff Garden Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, talented, and passionate Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team.
If you are passionate about fresh food, high standards, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary career in a thriving daytime restaurant environment.
No late evenings. Excellent work-life balance.
Enjoy daytime working hours and spend special occasions with family and friends, as we are closed on:
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
Position
Chef de Partie
Location
The Parlour Restaurant, Cardiff Garden Centre
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- Daytime shifts only
- Weekend availability required on a rota basis
- No evening service
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard
- Manage and run your designated kitchen section efficiently
- Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, specifications, and company standards
- Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and portion control
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
- Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements
- Minimise waste and maximise kitchen efficiency
- Ensure food is stored, labelled, and rotated correctly
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment
- Follow all food safety, HACCP, and health & safety procedures
- Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen team members
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service during busy periods
Essential Skills and Experience
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef ready for progression
- Good knowledge of fresh food preparation and cooking techniques
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations
Desirable Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
- Experience working in high-volume restaurant, café, or hospitality environments
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Daytime working hours
- No late-night shifts
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday
- Staff meals during shifts
- Staff discount within Cardiff Garden Centre
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Free on-site parking
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a motivated and passionate chef who takes pride in producing quality food, enjoys working in a busy team environment, and is committed to maintaining the highest culinary standards. You will thrive in a customer-focused business where quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Apply today and become part of The Parlour Restaurant team at Cardiff Garden Centre, where great food, great people, and a healthy work-life balance come together.
Work Location: In person
