Job Ref: IDE1388
Branch: The Bugle
Location: The Bugle, Southampton
Salary/Benefits: Tips
Contract type: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 48
Posted date: 22/05/2026
Closing date: 24/06/2026
Own your craft, lead with heart
To reach our ambitions and truly earn our place in the hearts of our community, we’re looking for a Chef de Partie who brings skill, heart, and a passion for great food to our kitchen.
What success looks like here:
- Helpful Impactful: You take pride in your station. You deliver "WOW" by ensuring every component you prep is perfect, knowing your work is the foundation of a guest's experience.
- Courageous Ownership: You have the integrity to own your section completely. You do the right thing for the dish and the team, even when the heat is on.
- Honest Communication: You work in harmony with the whole kitchen. You speak up when you need help and support others on a human level, keeping service calm and organised.
- Resourceful Mindset: You respect the produce. You find ways to use every leaf and bone, understanding that being resourceful helps our local community and our environment.
- Self-Aware Mindful: You know that a great service starts with a clear head. You look after yourself and look out for your teammates, ensuring we stay balanced and healthy as a team.
- Wholeheartedly Positive: You bring a great energy to the pass. You celebrate the wins, learn from the challenges, and make the kitchen a place where people actually want to be.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Fair Pay Transparent Tips: Competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of all tips.
- Flexible Rotas: We value your life outside the kitchen and offer scheduling that works for you.
- Real Food Local Perks: Fresh meals from local produce and discounts across our 5 venues.
- Your Well-being First: Access to the Hospitality Rewards App (Private GP EAP).
- Growth Adventure: 28 days holiday (pro-rata) and amazing supplier trips to meet our producers.
- A Place to Belong: Free parking, epic staff parties, and a supportive team culture.
The Bugle exudes an atmosphere of timeless charm, featuring classic oak beams, exposed brick and wood detailing, oak tables, and a welcoming open fireplace that ensures a snug and comfortable ambiance. And for those lazy summer days, our delightful terrace offers picturesque views of the River Hamble, making it an ideal setting for al fresco dining while basking in the warmth of the sun.
