Chef de Partie

Chefs Link; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary recruitment company is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie in the City of Westminster. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary ranging between £36,000 and £37,000 per year. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a standards-driven kitchen and be focused on responsibility, teamwork, and the delivery of high-quality dishes. The role includes opportunities for training and a supportive work environment, emphasizing a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Staff discount when dining at the restaurant

Cost price staff purchases

Paid training opportunities

Opportunity to be part of a new restaurant opening

Qualifications

• Take responsibility for the preparation and cleanliness of your section.
• Execute menu items representative of the restaurant's standards.
• Work calmly under pressure and support the head chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the BOH team in closing duties.
• Feed back to management any problems or positives.
• Assist with the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Kitchen cleanliness and organisation

Communication during busy services

Food safety compliance

Training junior staff

Ability to work under pressure

Interest in food and drinks

Education

Food safety level 2

Job description

Hidden in a courtyard by Covent Garden market, Burro is a brand new restaurant opening from the team behind Trullo, an icon of the London dining scene, opened in 2010. This venture, led by chef‑owner Conor Gadd, serves Italian food with a focus on simple, seasonally focused and adored classics the country over. A wine list which represents the classics whilst also exploring the lesser‑known Italian regions.. All executed in a warm and atmospheric room. Led by a group of people who care deeply about hospitality, creating a warm and generous culture and operating with growth of its people at its core.

Who we're looking for

An ambitious and driven Chef de Partie; someone who wants to put their all into their time and wants to build and grow alongside us. Someone who enjoys busy and fast‑paced environments; lives for the thrill of service and is comfortable being relied upon and relying on others when needed. Passionate and engaged; someone who cares about food, drink and looking after people and wants to build genuine, unique and lasting connections with guests and each other. Professional yet personable; different personalities are what make great teams, so reflect this in your work.

What we offer

• A healthy work‑life balance, favouring 4‑day working weeks where possible
• Staff discount when dining at the restaurant
• Cost price staff purchases
• Paid for training such as WSET or mental health first aiders
• The opportunity to be a part of a new and exciting restaurant opening and join at the start of a new journey

Chef requirements

• Take responsibility for the preparation, organisation and cleanliness of your section
• Execute menu items with the care and respect given to each dish, representative of the standards set
• Communicate with the team during busy services in a concise and controlled way
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene and H&S requirements
• Perform HACCP tasks, keeping the kitchen in line with procedure
• Assist with the training and development of junior staff
• Recognising the care placed on each of the above and the importance of our suppliers and sourcing, becoming fluent in this
• Work calmly even under pressure
• Supporting the head chef and senior team in creating a nurturing restaurant environment
• Learning and taking an interest in our product across not only food, but also drinks and service
• Support the BOH team in closing duties
• Following the procedure and listening to reasonable requests from the management team
• Feeding back to management any problems or positives
• Food safety level 2
• At least 2 years of experience in a fast‑paced, standards‑driven kitchen – but right cultural fit is most important, an eagerness to learn and develop

Experience

Required

Employment

Full‑time

Schedule

45 hours per week – 3 days off

Salary

£36,000 – £37,000 yearly

Starting time

Immediate start!

About Chefs Link

Culinary recruitment & management company, introducing culinary trained chefs and students to leading restaurants.