Chef de Partie - Boutique Coastal Hotel and Restaurant - East Sussex
Accommodation available - 5-minute walk from work
We are recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join a beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant on the East Sussex coast.
This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to cook proper food, work with quality produce, and be part of a kitchen with a clear food identity.
The restaurant has a French-inspired style, with menus built around classic technique, seasonal ingredients, local produce, seafood, sharing dishes, daily specials, and comforting dishes done properly.
You will be joining a relaxed coastal business with a strong hospitality feel, a loyal guest base, and a team that cares about food, people, and place.
For someone open to relocating, accommodation is available just a 5-minute walk from work.
Why this role?
- Cook seasonal, ingredient-led food with real substance
- Work in a boutique coastal hotel and restaurant setting
- Be part of a kitchen that values quality, consistency, and calm service
- Learn from an experienced senior team
- Escape the city pace without stepping away from serious cooking
- Accommodation available just a 5-minute walk from work
- Live and work by the coast
What you will be doing
- Running your section with confidence and consistency
- Preparing and cooking fresh, seasonal dishes
- Working with local produce, seafood, and classic European flavours
- Supporting prep, service, stock control, and kitchen organisation
- Keeping your section clean, sharp, and ready for service
- Working closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team
- Helping maintain high standards across every plate
What we are looking for
- Experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up
- A good foundation in fresh food kitchens
- Interest in French, British, or European-style cooking
- Calmness under pressure
- Pride in prep, organisation, and presentation
- A team-focused attitude
- Someone who wants to grow in a quality food-led environment
The location
You will be based in a coastal village in East Sussex, close to Rye and just moments from a wide sandy beach.
It is ideal for someone who wants a different pace of life, fresh air, open space all while still being part of a serious food operation.
The offer
- £37,000 - £40,000
- Boutique hotel and restaurant environment
- Seasonal French-inspired food
- Accommodation (cost) available just a 5-minute walk from work
- Coastal location in East Sussex
- Supportive senior team
- Strong opportunity to develop
Interested? Apply today
