Chef de Partie

Hawksmoor Seven Dials; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Westminster is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to run their station with precision and consistency. The ideal candidate will have experience working with fresh food and a love for cooking. You'll work in a vibrant team environment, contributing to seamless services and upholding the restaurant's high standards. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, paid overtime, and a comprehensive training package. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and thrive in your culinary career.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday

Free staff meals

Paid overtime

Income protection

Paid annual volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Exclusive savings on experiences

Full training package

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh food is essential.
• Must be passionate about serving amazing dishes.
• Ability to stay focused and organised in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Run your station with passion, precision, and consistency.
• Own starters, sides, or larder prep, service, and close down.
• Work together with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless services.

Skills

Experience as a Chef de Partie

Passion for cooking

Ability to stay organised

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Chef de Partie

Since 2006 we’ve been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with our award-winning wines and cocktails. We became B Corp certified in 2022 and are the only restaurant group in the UK to place in the Best Companies for 13 consecutive years, meaning we have some of the happiest people in the industry working here! This is alongside raising over £1million for Action Against Hunger and being rated as one of the most sustainable groups in the country. We’re passionate about developing our people and invest heavily in learning and development. Whether you want to be the best you can in your current role, or progress to another role there are lots of opportunities available at Hawksmoor.

What You’ll Do

• Run your station with passion, precision and consistency
• Own starters, sides or larder prep, service and close down
• Keep food safety, sustainability and waste-minimisation front of mind
• Work together with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless services
• Dive into training, tastings, supplier visits and masterclasses

Who You Are

• You’ve got experience as a Chef de Partie working with fresh food
• You love people as much as cooking and have a passion for serving amazing dishes
• You stay focused and organised and enjoy the buzz when it gets busy
• You’re someone who loves to learn, grow, and be part of a team that lives its values every day

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone – we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People – we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards – we all take accountability for the part we play
• Keep Evolving – we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday (including service charge)
• Free staff meals on shift + 50% off for visits with loved ones
• Paid overtime on salaries
• Income protection & death-in-service cover
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Wagestream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping & experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks & support
• Full training package: Food Safety, H&S, HR quals + management programme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

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. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way so you can thrive and be happy at work. If you're excited about this role but aren't sure if you meet every single requirement – please apply anyway. You might be just who we’re looking for.