Chef de Partie

Ofelia - Kitchen; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious culinary venue in the City of Westminster is seeking a Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie to join their team in Ofelia Kitchen. This role involves ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and hygiene standards while showcasing culinary creativity. Applicants passionate about Italian cuisine with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including medical coverage and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Private medical benefits

Discounts in over 800 retail outlets

Discounts on food & beverage

Enhanced sickness pay

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Uniform laundry service

Learning and development programmes

Enhanced maternity pay

Complimentary meals while on shift

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing classic Italian dishes such as pizza and pasta is preferred.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within the culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and presentation meet required standards.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepare designated section prior to shifts and run it smoothly.

Skills

Passion for Italian cuisine

Culinary creativity

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to work with a talented team in a prestigious setting? The Arts Club, a hub of culinary excellence, is seeking a Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie to work in our Ofelia Kitchen!

As Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie, you will be a key team member, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and food safety. This role demands culinary creativity, a meticulous approach to food safety, and a focus on team development, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

While not essential, experience in preparing classic Italian dishes such as pizza, pasta, and traditional recipes will be highly regarded. We welcome applicants with a strong passion for Italian cuisine and a willingness to learn and grow within our team.

What we offer:

• Private medical benefits
• Discount in over 800 retail outlets
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants and sister businesses
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced sickness pay
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Uniform laundry service
• Opportunities for promotion and continual progression
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee assistance programme

Terms and conditions apply to all the above benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.
• To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods to avoid wastage and keep down costs.
• Maintaining high standards of fire, hygiene and safety as laid down by Company and local Environmental Health.
• Preparing the designated section prior to each shift.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the designated section as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Following the recipes and ensuring that the highest quality food is produced on a consistent basis.
• Ensuring safe hygiene practices are maintained throughout the kitchen at all times

*Less experienced candidates will be considered for the role of Chef de Partie.

Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Note: Recruitment agencies, we love what you do, but this time we’ve got it covered—so no need to call us. Thanks for understanding!

Compensation: Competitive salary