Job Description

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 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. What You'll Be Doing Kitchen Operations
Run your section with confidence, organisation, and consistency
Prep, cook, and plate dishes according to spec and service standards
Keep quality and timing tight during fast-paced, high-volume services Culinary Skills & Knowledge
Strong knife skills and a solid grasp of core kitchen techniques
Confident handling of fresh fish, meat, veg, and larder prep
Understanding of simple ferments, pickling, garnishing, and plating for a seasonal small plates menu Team Collaboration
Support your fellow chefs and keep communication tight during service
Work closely with the Senior Sous to maintain standards and support kitchen systems
Step up when needed to help juniors or lead during service changeovers Health & Safety
Maintain food hygiene, temperature logs, and daily prep systems
Keep your section spotless, well-stocked, and organised
Follow all health and safety and allergen procedures 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 What You'll Get
Very competitive base salary + equal share of tips (approx. 3-6/hour)
Weekly pay
Creative, seasonal cooking with high-quality produce
A beautiful waterside location to work in every day
Staff meals, uniforms, discounts and wellbeing perks
A supportive, growing team with career progression opportunities across the restaurant 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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About Company: Located on Bristol's iconic harbourside, Riverstation has a stunning terrace, balcony and unrivalled views of the river. The seasonally changing upstairs restaurant menu offers fresh and inspiring dishes, whilst the bar downstairs creates exceptional brunches alongside a great selection of English classics and small plates to share. With a fine selection of local beers and ciders, wines from around the globe and an expertly crafted cocktail list. Our team are friendly and professional, striving to create a great working environment for all.

Skills Required