Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime on salaries

Tronc paid for every hour you work

Free team meals on shift

50% off food at Hawksmoor

Income protection and death in service

Paid volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Welfare budget for snacks

Full training and progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to own their section, delivering high-quality dishes with precision and pride in a busy, open-fire kitchen.

You will balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth services, support junior chefs and work with the wider kitchen team to maintain Hawksmoor standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie working with fresh food.
• Technically strong with good organisational skills.
• Calm and focused during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Run your section with confidence and consistency.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Hawksmoor standards.
• Manage mise en place, service and close down efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sustainability and waste minimisation.
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Open-fire cooking

Fresh food

Team player

Job description

Chef de Partie

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year.

As a Chef de Partie at Hawksmoor, you’ll take ownership of your section, delivering consistently high-quality dishes with precision and pride. This is a key role within the kitchen, where you’ll balance technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth, successful services.

What You’ll Do

• Run your section with confidence and consistency
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Hawksmoorstandards
• Manage mise en place, service and close downefficiently
• Maintain high standards of food safety,sustainability and waste minimisation
• Support and guide Commis Chefs on your section
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to deliverseamless service

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie working with freshfood
• Technically strong with good organisational skills
• Calm and focused during busy services
• A supportive team player who enjoys developingothers
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-firecooking
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within aprofessional kitchen

Our Values

Welcome Everyone

-We create warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome.

Work Hard and Be Nice to People

- We set high standards and treat each other with kindness and respect.

Hit Hawksmoor Standards

- We care deeply about quality and consistency every day.

Keep Evolving

- We stay curious, open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Benefits

• Paid overtime on salaries
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, includingholidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your lovedones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeingtools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping andexperiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks andsupport
• Full training and development with clearprogression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richnessand diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyoneand believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindnessis key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, you might be exactly whowe’re looking for.