**Chef de Partie** **The Parlour Restaurant and Café Within, Cardiff Garden Centre** **Daytime Hours. Closed Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Easter. No late nights. Just serious food.** This is not your typical Chef de Partie role. At *The Parlour* and *Café Within*, we're building something different. Rooted in one of Cardiff's most visited garden centres, we serve dishes that surprise and satisfy—prepared with skill, care, and pride. Our approach is modern, fresh, and proudly independent. We're looking for a Chef de Partie who sees the kitchen not just as a workplace, but as a craft. Someone who is sharp, focused, and ready to bring great food to life during the hours most chefs only dream of. What you'll be doing: * Taking full ownership of your section, ensuring consistency, precision, and pace during service. * Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth daily operation of the kitchen. * Prepping, cooking, plating—everything from scratch, using fresh, seasonal produce. * Helping to shape specials, test new ideas, and contribute to the evolving menu. * Upholding high food safety and hygiene standards at all times. * Working as part of a strong, supportive team who care about what they put on the plate.
What we offer: * **Straight daytime shifts only. No evenings. No split shifts.** * **Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday.** * A calm, collaborative kitchen culture where your skills are recognised and developed. * Creative input into dishes and specials, not just repetition of someone else's ideas. * A unique working environment within a much-loved destination for locals and visitors alike. What we're looking for: * Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis ready to step up. * A genuine passion for good food and excellent presentation. * A calm head and positive energy during service. * Reliability, attention to detail, and a good sense of pace. Whether you're looking to regain work-life balance or to bring your passion to a business that respects it—this is the opportunity. **Apply now and bring your creativity to a kitchen where quality and care still matter.**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person