Chef de Partie

Leisurecentre; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure center company in Torquay is seeking a full-time Chef De Partie to supervise kitchen operations primarily in the cafe and events department. The ideal candidate will have cooking experience, a friendly attitude, and a passion for high-quality food. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen operations, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting with stock ordering. Flexible evening and weekend work is required. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to exceptional events in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion for providing exceptional quality food.
• Exceptionally organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen operations for the cafe and events.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards.
• Assist with stock ordering and inventory.

Skills

Cooking experience in a cooked to order kitchen environment

Good communication skills

Friendly and approachable attitude

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Chef De Partie

Riviera International Centre, Torquay

The Riviera International Centre is an iconic destination site in the South West with extensive conferencing and event facilities, including a conference auditorium, arena/exhibition hall and additional meetings and function rooms. A rare and excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Chef de Partie to work primarily in our Cafe but also in our Events department delivering a variety of menus.

Main Duties

• To work closely with the Head Chef to supervise all kitchen operations for the cafe and events
• To work closely with the Head Chef on stock ordering, rotation & control
• To work closely with the head chef on maintaining kitchen hygiene, health, and safety standards, and ensuring the quality of the food served to customers and guests
• Produce high quality food both design and taste wise
• Assist the F&B Manager with ordering supplies and stock inventory in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

The Person

• Will have cooking experience in a cooked to order kitchen environment
• Will possess a friendly, approachable and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Will be passionate about providing exceptional quality food.
• Will be flexible - evening and weekend work will apply.
• Will be exceptionally well organised with good communication skills.
• Be prepared to work hard and keep smiling even on the busiest of days.

How to Apply

If you feel you have what it takes to contribute to delivering exceptional events then we want to hear from you.

Closing Date

• Friday 30th January 2026

Please note, this position may close earlier depending on the amount and quality of the applications we receive.

About Lex Leisure

Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active. Lex Leisure, working with key partners, wants to empower disabled people to take a more active role in all aspects of sport and physical activity and for our facilities to be more inclusive and to provide a greater range of sporting opportunities for disabled people.