Chef de Partie

Ottolenghi Richmond; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant group is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join their new location in Richmond. The role involves taking ownership of your kitchen section, ensuring the highest quality of dishes while working with fresh ingredients. Candidates should have strong food safety knowledge and experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers daytime shifts only, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Day-time shifts only, no late evenings

Chef’s uniform

Health benefits package

28 days holiday and pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme, £500 each

Monthly food and cocktail workshops

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to communicate and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning and development.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on quality and consistency.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player skills

High-quality kitchen experience

Job description

Overview

Ottolenghi is a renowned group of restaurants and delis known for its vibrant, creative dishes and exceptional hospitality. As we approach a new opening in Richmond, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your section in a brand-new kitchen, contribute to menu development, and help deliver the Ottolenghi experience.

As a Chef de Partie at Ottolenghi Richmond, you will take charge of your section in the kitchen, ensuring every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard. You’ll be working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the development of creative menus. This role requires a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow within Ottolenghi.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning and development
• Have excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Be a strong team player, with the ability to communicate and motivate others
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on quality and consistency
• Have experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen

Qualifications

The Ideal Chef de Partie will:

• Take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standard
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning and development
• Have excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Be a strong team player, with the ability to communicate and motivate others
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus on quality and consistency
• Have experience in a similar role, ideally within a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen

Benefits

• Day-time shifts only, no late evenings
• Chef’s uniform
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy, or Primary Care Giver Parent Pay and Paternity Pay after 2 years of service
• Health benefits package
• 28 days holiday and pension scheme
• Excellent training plan and opportunities for development
• Refer a friend scheme, £500 each
• Monthly cooking demos, food, wine, and cocktail workshops in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
• A positive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for internal progression and growth

We’d love to hear from you if you’re a passionate Chef de Partie ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a brand-new venture in the heart of Richmond. Join us at Ottolenghi and help create something special!