Chef de Partie

Houston & Hawkes; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Masterclasses with Sally Abé

Birthday off every year

Ongoing learning and progression

Summer Awards Party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at a prestigious Central London client site. This role offers exposure to both vibrant retail dining and refined fine dining, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and high standards.

You will work with an experienced kitchen team, developing skills across a varied food offer and contributing to seasonal menus while maintaining impeccable presentation and food safety. Monday to Friday, £36,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as Chef de Partie in a high-quality fresh-food kitchen.
• Experience in premium contract catering, five-star hotels or fine dining.
• Experience across both retail dining and fine dining is desirable.
• Excellent cooking skills and a passion for fresh, seasonal food.
• Confidence working across a varied food offer and busy service.
• A positive, professional and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to consistently exceptional standards.
• Work across both vibrant retail dining and refined fine dining hospitality.
• Support the delivery of working lunches, events, canapés and bespoke hospitality.
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring preparation and service run smoothly.
• Bring care, precision and attention to detail to every dish.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal menus, specials and new dishes.
• Work closely with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team.
• Support junior chefs and share knowledge where required.
• Maintain organisation, stock rotation, portion control and waste awareness.
• Ensure exceptional food safety, allergen, hygiene and kitchen standards.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Fresh-food kitchen

Premium contract catering

Fine dining

Seasonal меню knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

CHEF DE PARTIE

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £36,000 per annum | Monday to Friday

Exceptional food, beautiful presentation and the opportunity to develop your craft within one of our most prestigious luxury client sites.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at an exceptional Central London client site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who takes real pride in their craft and wants to work with fresh, high-quality ingredients across both vibrant retail dining and refined fine dining hospitality.

Working alongside an experienced kitchen team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across a varied food offer - from beautifully prepared everyday dishes to elegant fine dining, working lunches, canapés and high-end hospitality. Quality, seasonality, flavour and presentation will be at the heart of everything you produce.

THE ROLE

• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to consistently exceptional standards
• Work across both vibrant retail dining and refined fine dining hospitality
• Support the delivery of working lunches, events, canapés and bespoke hospitality
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring preparation and service run smoothly
• Bring care, precision and attention to detail to every dish you produce
• Contribute ideas to seasonal menus, specials and new dishes
• Work closely with senior chefs and the wider kitchen team throughout preparation and service
• Support junior chefs and share knowledge where required
• Maintain excellent organisation, stock rotation, portion control and waste awareness
• Ensure exceptional food safety, allergen, hygiene and kitchen standards at all times

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Strong experience as a Chef de Partie within a high-quality fresh-food kitchen
• Experience within premium contract catering, five-star hotels, fine dining or another high-standard culinary environment
• Experience across both retail dining and fine dining hospitality is highly desirable
• Excellent cooking skills and a genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food
• Confidence working across a varied food offer and busy service
• A strong eye for presentation and consistently high standards
• Good organisation and the ability to take ownership of your section
• A positive, professional and team-focused approach
• A genuine desire to keep learning and developing as a chef
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in everything you produce

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £36,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• The opportunity to join one of our most prestigious luxury client sites
• Exposure to both retail dining and refined fine dining hospitality
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Exclusive masterclasses with award-winning chef Sally Abé
• Foodie Socials bringing our chefs together to explore new flavours, techniques and ideas
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London’s outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK’s most prestigious client sites.

We’re a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

If you are a talented Chef de Partie who loves great food, takes pride in every plate and wants to develop within an exceptional culinary environment, we would love to hear from you.