Job Overview

Job Role: Chef de Partie

Location: Portsmouth

Pay Rate: £16.86per hour + holiday pay = £18.49 (role & experience dependent)

Are you a skilled Chef de Partie looking for exciting and flexible kitchen work in Portsmouth? Arc Hospitality Recruitment is hiring talented Chef de Partie professionals to work across some of the city’s most prestigious hotels, restaurants, stadiums, and events. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in producing exceptional dishes, and want the freedom to choose your shifts, this role is for you.

What We Offer:

• Excellent Pay – £16.86 per hour + holiday pay = £18.49 total (pay rates will differ depending on client and location)

• Flexible Shifts – Pick when and where you work

• Variety of Venues – From luxury hotels to sporting events and corporate functions

• Career Opportunities – Access temp-to-perm roles and long-term chef positions

• Staff Perks – Wage stream benefits, premium venues, and a supportive team environment

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes as a Chef de Partie

• Maintain top standards of food safety and hygiene

• Lead and support junior kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations

• Adapt to different kitchens while delivering consistent quality

• Work efficiently under pressure and meet service deadlines

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ Chef de Partie experience in a professional kitchen

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills

• Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP procedures

• Level 2/3 Food Safety Certification

• Eligible to work in the UK

Why Join Arc Hospitality Recruitment?

• Work at some of the UK’s best sporting, leisure, and heritage venues

• No long-term contract – work as much or as little as you want

• Friendly and responsive recruitment team support

• Simple shift booking via our mobile app

• Connect with like-minded chefs nationwide

Apply Now

Here’s what to expect:

Application - Quick online form to get started in minutes.
Assessment - Flexible Video Assessment* you can complete anytime, anywhere.
Profile & Right to Work - Tell us more about yourself and upload your documents with ease.
References - Share contact details of past employers so we can verify your experience.
Training - Boost your skills with free, UK-recognised online training.
Final Review - We’ll take a final look to ensure everything aligns with our role requirements.
Sign & Get Started - Review and sign your terms, then get started using our scheduling app -Ubeya!

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About Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd

Arc Hospitality Recruitment Ltd is an employment agency supplying premium seasonal and temporary staff to many of the UK’s leading sporting, leisure, and heritage venues. All work is offered on a temporary basis and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We operate a merit-based recruitment process; due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Arc is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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