Chef de Partie

CKE - Central Kitchen England; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality establishment in Westminster is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen and a passion for cooking. Responsibilities include running service, preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring stock levels. This role offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment, making it an excellent opportunity for deserving candidates.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible shift patterns

Competitive salary

Private medical cover

Mental health resources

28 days paid holiday

25% discount at venues

Annual staff events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CDP or strong Demi CDP in a busy kitchen.
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety (HACCP).
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Running service by yourself in quiet periods.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste.
• Help monitor stock levels and inform superiors when running low on stock.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Knowledge of food safety (HACCP)

Job description

START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN OUR LONDON CENTRAL KITCHEN, HOUSED AT BARLEY MOW

The Barley Mow on Horseferry Road is home to our London Central Kitchen, this busy Central Production Kitchen in Westminster supports our businesses throughout London, as well as delivering the Barley Mow food menu to customers from the local community and businesses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partieto join our kitchen team In Westminster. The ideal candidate will have experience running the pass or on the cook line in a busy, high-quality kitchen and a strong passion for cooking and presentation. You will work closely with the Kitchen Supervisor and General Manager to ensure smooth service and high standards of food preparation.

Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Running service by yourself in quiet periods, and with supporting of Commis / Prep chefs when busy periods occur.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation at all times.
• Monitor portion control and minimise waste at all times.
• Help monitor stock levels and inform superiors when running low on stock.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a CDP or strong Demi CDP in a busy kitchen
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety (HACCP).
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent team player with good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

We are proud to offer:

• Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.
• Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.
• A Competitive and Progressive salary - the lower figure is the hourly salary, and the higher figure represents the average hourly income across a year, including tronc distribution for the role advertised.
• Live In: £12.25 - £14.64 p/h
• Live Out: £12.50 - £15.11 p/h
• A monthly variable share of the venue service charge, paid through a Tronc scheme in line with the Tipping Act 2023. 100% of our Service Charge goes to our employees and is distributed in its entirety on a monthly basis.
• Wage Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
• Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.
• Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.
• 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
• Annual Staff Events
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business

GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY

Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life.

Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.