Casual Chef de Partie

Lexington Catering Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday

31 days holiday after 2 years

Volunteer days

Career development

Wellbeing support

Pension/Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lexington Catering Ltd is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join our Relief Team, delivering high-quality food across Central London, The City, and Greater London. You’ll work across staff dining, events, street food, pastry, and fine dining, gaining varied experience in busy kitchens and with fantastic teams.

We offer casual shifts or full-time 40-hour opportunities, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for great food.
• Strong fresh food skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Chef de Partie across multiple Lexington locations.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food from scratch.
• Support hospitality, events, staff dining and fine dining services.
• Maintain exceptional food and service standards.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Fresh food skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday with some weekends

Salary:

£16.07 Per hour Plus 12.7% holiday pay

Job ID:

8246

We're looking for passionate Chef de Partie professionals to join our fabulous Relief Team, supporting kitchens across Central London, The City, and Greater London.

As a Chef de Partie, you'll enjoy variety, working across staff dining, hospitality, events, street food, pastry, and fine dining environments. No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside some fantastic teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working as a Chef de Partie across multiple Lexington locations.
• Preparing and cooking high-quality food from scratch.
• Supporting hospitality, events, staff dining, and fine dining services.
• Maintaining exceptional food and service standards.

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for great food.
• Strong fresh food skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work across different locations.
• A positive team player who thrives in busy kitchens.

Why Join Lexington?

• Casual shifts or full-time 40-hour opportunities available.
• Better work-life balance.
• Free lunch on shift.
• Training, development, and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Be part of our fabulous Relief Team where every Chef de Partie makes a real impact.

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!