Chef de Partie

Town London Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group is looking for experienced hospitality professionals to join the opening team at a new Italian restaurant in Fitzrovia, London. Competitive pay, structured training, and a positive working environment are offered. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, strong culinary skills, and a passion for great service.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Sundays off

28 days' holiday

Meal on duty

Training and development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in quality restaurants.
• Strong guest focus with a natural, confident presence.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable service in a positive environment.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Guest focus

Curiosity about food and wine

Ability to handle pace and pressure

Team player

Passion for service

Strong culinary skills

Education

Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role

Job description

We’re building the opening team for anew restaurant in Fitzrovia, serving an ingredient‑led Italian menu. Expect high pace, warm service, and a chance to shape one of London’s most exciting new openings— joining Motorino in Fitzrovia.

About the project:

Luke Ahearne (previously of Lita and Luca) has joined forces with Stevie Parle (chef‑owner of Town and Pastaio) to open Motorino in Fitzrovia this October. Luke is collaborating with Stevie to execute their joint vision of a modern London‑Italian restaurant.

For Luke, Motorino follows on quickly from his head chef position at Lita in Marylebone, a Mediterranean bistro, which was awarded a Michelin star in under a year. Luke says, “Opening Motorino with Stevie is a chance to create something new, bold and exciting in central London. For us it’s all about celebrating great produce, cooking with joy, and bringing my perspective on Italian food to Fitzrovia.”

Motorino’s Stevie’s second new opening within six months – following Town – his critically acclaimed Covent Garden restaurant and bar. Motorino will showcase the best seasonal produce from Parle’s trusted suppliers, farms and friends in the UK and Ireland. Stevie says, “Luke is a fantastic young chef, passionate about produce, obsessed by quality and consistency, and together we want to create something really special. We’re determined to open the best London‑Italian we can. With Luke’s food, Kevin Armstrong’s world class cocktails and a wine list to match, we want to make Motorino the London‑Italian this city deserves.”

Our restaurant celebrates seasonal British ingredients through modern & classic Italian dishes, open‑fire cooking, whole‑animal butchery, and thoughtfully sourced drinks. We work directly with regenerative farmers — including our own herd of cows — and build menus that evolve with the seasons.

The group is led by Jonathan Downey, known for the Match Bar Group and Street Feast, now creating a new wave of modern, adaptable hospitality venues.

We’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience in quality restaurants
• Strong guest focus with a natural, confident presence
• Curiosity about food and wine, eagerness to learn
• Ability to handle pace and pressure while staying calm and warm
• Team player with clear communication and consistency
• Passion for creating memorable service in a positive environment
• Happy to have every Sunday off (we’re closed Sundays)

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate with tronc — reviewed after probation
• Sundays off, 28 days’ holiday, pension
• Meals on duty, team discounts, progression opportunities
• Paid breaks
• Training and development within a growing group

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role in a fast‑paced kitchen (approx. 2+ years).
• Strong culinary skills with a good understanding of modern British cuisine.
• Passionate about cooking and working with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Valid right to work in the UK and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

• Competitive Pay & Earning Potential
  • £37,000 – £42,000 indicative annual earnings (based on a 48‑hour week).
• Hours & rota: full‑time, 5 days over 7 including evenings and weekends; rotas shared in advance.
• Holiday: 28 days per year including public holidays (pro rata).
• Perks: meals on duty, generous staff discount, structured training, tastings and clear progression in a growing group.
• Christmas & New Year holiday
• Pension: company pension scheme.

If you’re excited by honest ingredients, collaborative service and the energy of Fitzrovia — apply now and tell us why you’re the right fit for Motorino.