The Square have a fantastic opportunity to join their kitchen team as a full time Chef de Partie.
Love the buzz of a busy service and being part of a great team? Ready to carve out your legacy in a modern kitchen with high standards and big personality? This is your shot. Were on the hunt for a passionate, talented Chef de Partie to join our friendly brigade at The Square - a fine dining-adjacent, modern seasonal restaurant and top-tier events venue at the heart of Bristols vibrant Clifton area.
As our new Chef de Partie, youll work alongside a team of six chefs and three KPs, producing bold, seasonal, modern British/European dishes in a kitchen thats all about craft, creativity, and camaraderie. From à la carte to weddings, private dining to member events, your day-to-day will be varied, rewarding, and full of flavour.
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Why join us as a Chef de Partie:
* Competitive pay: £32,827 per year package, comprising a basic salary of £29,952 per year + estimated £2,875 annual service charge (paid monthly)
* Full-time - 5 shifts per week (on a rota, to include weekends and evenings)
* Beautiful, fresh, local produce - we dont cut corners, all is prepped in-house
* Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day - you will get a proper festive break
* Excellent scope for development and progression
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Perks & Culture
* Free meals on shift - fuel for service
* 20-50% off across our four independent Clifton restaurants + hotel discounts for friends & family
* Cycle to work scheme + secure storage
* Discounts at local businesses (gyms, spas, hairdressers, activities & more)
* 10% off at B&Q
* First Bus travel discount (10% off)
* Team socials, awards, and legendary staff parties
* Clear development pathway within an established, independent group
* A team that genuinely supports each other we work hard, but we laugh a lot too
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What youll be doing as Chef de Partie:
* Preparing and cooking seasonal, high-quality food for our à la carte and private event menus
* Supporting more junior chefs
* Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and tidy during your shift
* Acting as a good team player
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What you bring:
* Solid experience in fresh food, high-quality kitchens (fine dining or events is a bonus)
* A friendly personality and a team-player attitude
* A calm, positive approach - even when the pass is on fire
* Ambition, a sense of humour, and a genuine love for food
This role is perfect for an existing Chef de Partie ready to get stuck into a new challenge, or a strong Junior CDP looking for the next step up in their career. We're looking for someone who is keen to join a forward-thinking kitchen where quality and creativity are the name of the game.
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The Square A bit about us:
Part of the Quarter Group, The Square is one of Bristols most stylish venues - combining a refined restaurant, an exclusive private members club, and a thriving events space. We host everything from weddings to art exhibitions to buzzy private functions, all while staying grounded in hospitality thats warm, personal and excellent.
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Ready to make your mark?
To apply, just send your CV and a quick cover note telling us what excites you about the role. Click the apply now button to get started. Applications close: Friday 10th October 2025.
(We may close early if the right candidate comes along - so dont hang about)
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