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. We’re 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 Bristol’s vibrant Clifton area.

As our new Chef de Partie, you’ll work alongside a team of six chefs and three KPs, producing bold, seasonal, modern British/European dishes in a kitchen that’s 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.

________________________________________

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 don’t 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

________________________________________

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

________________________________________

What you’ll 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

________________________________________

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.
________________________________________

The Square – A bit about us:

Part of the Quarter Group, The Square is one of Bristol’s 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 that’s warm, personal and excellent.
________________________________________

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 12th September 2025.

(We may close early if the right candidate comes along - so don’t hang about!)

#HP