Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor Guildhall; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc paid for every hour

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection

Paid annual volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel and shopping

Welfare budget for snacks and support

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking a Chef de Partie for the busy Christmas season. You will own your section, delivering high-quality dishes with precision and pride, balancing technical skill, organisation and teamwork to ensure smooth services.

You will join a kitchen that values better sourcing, sustainability and staff development, with paid overtime and staff meals as part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie working with fresh food.
• Technically strong with good organisational skills.
• Calm and focused during busy services.
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others.
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking.
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within a professional kitchen.

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

Fresh food

Teamwork

Organisation

Open-fire cooking

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 Fixed term contract, You will be joining us for our busy christmas season and will be taking 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 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

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Chef de Partie working with fresh food
• Technically strong with good organisational skills
• Calm and focused during busy services
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others
• Passionate about high-quality produce and open-fire cooking
• Keen to continue learning and progressing within a professional 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, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

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