Catering Chef de Partie

Green & Fortune Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Catering Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen team in London. This role involves delivering high-quality meals for a vibrant community, ensuring exceptional standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in high-volume catering while showcasing creativity and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and food excellence, and be part of a supportive culture that fosters growth and development. If you're passionate about culinary arts and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Sick Pay

50% discount in our restaurant

25% off at our cafes

Up to 33 holiday days

Paid volunteering day

Retail and Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and Development Portal

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in high-volume catering or production kitchens.
• Ability to create a variety of dishes balancing flavor and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Provide meals to up to 2,500 team members daily with consistency and quality.

Skills

High-volume catering experience

Food safety and hygiene knowledge

Multitasking skills

Creativity in meal preparation

Team-oriented approach

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Catering Chef de Partie to join our team at One Southwark Bridge,starting in March 2025, working in an internal restaurant catering to up to 2,500 staff daily. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality meals with efficiency and creativity. You'll be part of a dynamic kitchen team where no two days are the same, creating meals that fuel our vibrant community of staff.

If you thrive on the buzz of volume catering while maintaining exceptional standards, and you’re passionate about creating innovative, delicious, and nutritious dishes, we’d love to hear from you. At Green & Fortune, we believe in food excellence, teamwork, and providing outstanding service to all who dine with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the production kitchen, maintaining high standards of food service and creativity.
• Provide hot and cold meals to up to 2,500 team members daily, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness.
• Manage specific sections, ensuring the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals consistently meet high standards.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary requirements, and volume needs.
• Ensure meals are produced efficiently while maintaining creativity and attention to detail.
• Protect the health and safety of all guests and team members by following food safety, health, and hygiene standards, ensuring all due diligence paperwork is completed accurately.
• Contribute to fostering a positive and collaborative team culture by maintaining composure and enthusiasm, even during busy or high-pressure periods.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier communication to ensure kitchen operations run seamlessly.
• Support with training and development of junior team members and kitchen porters, helping to create a high-performing, supportive team.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in high-volume catering or production kitchens, with experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining quality at scale.
• Ability to create a variety of dishes that balance flavour, creativity, and efficiency.
• Confidence in handling high-pressure situations while staying organized and calm.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, with the ability to follow best practices.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills to handle volume and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a passion for mentoring and supporting colleagues.

WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN?

• Company Sick Pay
• 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
• Up to 33 holiday days through length of Service
• One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice as we believe in the power of giving back
• Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer your friend scheme
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
• G&F Support Scheme
• WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Since launching in 2008, Green & Fortune has established itself as an award-winning independent hospitality company operating across both retail and events. We operate in four iconic London venues that consist of Kings Place in Kings Cross, Sea Containers and Rose Court on South Bank and Central Hall in Westminster. This autumn, we proudly unveiled our fifth site - One Southbank Bridge. Hospitality is in our blood, and we truly care about our people. Hence, we aim to bring in people who care and are committed to making our customers happy. What's the next step? Just apply! We are eager to hear from you.

If this position seems suitable for you, do not hesitate to get in touch to receive thefull job specification for the role.

Our organisation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating a vibrant and supportive environment. We fully support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our People team [e-mail] discuss any necessary adjustments. We appreciate every applicant who submits their CV; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is required.