Chef de Partie – Pontoon Kitchen at Riverstation, Bristol
Location: Bristol Harbourside
Type: Full-Time (5 days per week)
Salary: Competitive + Equal Share of Tips (£3–£6/hour)
Pay: Weekly
Start Date: Immediate
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Join a High-Energy, Waterside Kitchen with Big Ambitions
Riverstation is a multi-concept, high-volume restaurant located on Bristol’s iconic harbourside. While our first-floor restaurant focuses on refined British dining, our Pontoon Kitchen delivers fresh, bold, seasonal dishes in a more relaxed setting — think vibrant small plates, sharing boards, oysters, and brunches, all served right on the water.
We’re now looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to join the team running the Pontoon Kitchen, taking ownership of your section, maintaining quality under pressure, and contributing to a kitchen that delivers 200+ covers a day at peak times — all while pushing for excellence in everything we do.
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What You'll Be Doing
Kitchen Operations
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Run your section with confidence, organisation, and consistency
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Prep, cook, and plate dishes according to spec and service standards
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Keep quality and timing tight during fast-paced, high-volume services
Culinary Skills & Knowledge
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Strong knife skills and a solid grasp of core kitchen techniques
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Confident handling of fresh fish, meat, veg, and larder prep
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Understanding of simple ferments, pickling, garnishing, and plating for a seasonal small plates menu
Team Collaboration
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Support your fellow chefs and keep communication tight during service
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Work closely with the Senior Sous to maintain standards and support kitchen systems
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Step up when needed to help juniors or lead during service changeovers
Health & Safety
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Maintain food hygiene, temperature logs, and daily prep systems
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Keep your section spotless, well-stocked, and organised
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Follow all health and safety and allergen procedures
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What We're Looking For
✅ Minimum 2–3 years experience in high-volume, quality-focused kitchens
✅ A cool head during pressure services — we often serve 200+ covers per day
✅ Confidence working with seasonal produce and sharing-style menus
✅ A passion for casual dining done exceptionally well
✅ Strong time management, mise en place organisation, and plating consistency
✅ Team player who thrives in open, energetic kitchen environments
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What You’ll Get
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Very competitive base salary + equal share of tips (approx. £3–£6/hour)
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Weekly pay
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Creative, seasonal cooking with high-quality produce
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A beautiful waterside location to work in every day
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Staff meals, uniforms, discounts and wellbeing perks
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A supportive, growing team with career progression opportunities across the restaurant
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Be Part of Something Fresh
If you love the buzz of a busy kitchen, thrive under pressure, and take pride in delivering bold, seasonal food with precision — the Pontoon Kitchen could be your next great move.
Apply now with your CV and a short note telling us why you're the right fit for our team.
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